Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Musculoskeletal Certification
This program is an online certification program designed to provide independent validation of a clinical provider’s proficiency in three (3) specialty clinical areas. Applicants will have 180 days to complete the program. Each specialty clinical area of this POCUS Certification is comprised of three components: a Clinical Case-Based Assessment, a Peer Evaluation, and Video Submissions.
Clinical Case-Based Assessments
The clinical certifications were developed using a standard template that has been customized for each specialty. The clinical case-based assessments are designed to simulate a clinical encounter. Question types range from multiple choice to hotspots. For hotspots, you will be asked to locate the requested feature within the interactive image provided.
Peer Evaluations
The peer evaluation is designed to assess your practical abilities in POCUS. Clinicians of your choosing will be sent an anonymous questionnaire to evaluate your POCUS abilities. Assessment results are based on the first two evaluations received.
Video Submissions
The video submission is designed to assess your practical abilities in POCUS. You will submit two videos per clinical area: one without pathology, and one with identified pathology. All videos must be HIPAA compliant, .mp4 formatted, and 5-60 seconds long.
What if I need training/education?
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy has partnered with official POCUS Education Providers to provide education and training resources to practitioners needing to learn more about the proper use of POCUS. For more details, please refer to the Education Bundles Page.
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate. A waiver is available for clinicians who have passed the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination within the last 5 years or ARDMS®️ and APCA™️ Certificate holders.
- Must be a healthcare professional in good standing and actively practicing in a relevant clinical area.
- Attestation to the performance of and participation in the interpretation of all of the following POCUS cases within the last two (2) years.
Certification Maintenance
The POCUS Musculoskeletal Certification is valid for five (5) years. Learn more about our Maintenance of Certification Program.
Need financial assistance to offset the cost of certification? Reduced fees are available for eligible countries.
Musculoskeletal Certification
$500/usd
Prerequisite: POCUS Fundamentals Certificate
A waiver is available for clinicians who have passed the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination within the last 5 years or ARDMS®️ and APCA™️ Certificate holders.
100% Online Assessment
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fit your schedule.
Globally Recognized POCUS Certification
You’ll receive a certificate of completion upon passing the assessment.
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