Global Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Principles Certification
Clinical Case-Based Assessments
The clinical certificates 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.
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 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.
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 POCUS Education Providers Page.
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate.
- 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.
- 20 Abdominal Trauma cases
- 30 Cardiac cases
- 20 Lung cases
- 20 MSK Soft Tissue cases

100% Online Assessment
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Globally Recognized POCUS Certification
You’ll receive a certificate of completion upon passing the assessment.

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