Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program Information

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Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program

The only program created by anesthesiologists for anesthesiologists.

New in 2024: Increased CME, enhanced cardiac learning, new cases, and more!

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Build your diagnostic POCUS skills and earn CME.

The Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program has been enhanced to align with new ABA content guidelines.

Efficiently develop mastery of diagnostic POCUS and FAST exam skills. The Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program has been enhanced in 2024 with:

Increased CME—15 additional credits means you can earn up to 60 CME, as well as up to 10 ABA MOCA 2.0^® Part 4 – Quality Improvement credits
Incremental credit claiming—earn as you progress through modules
New and reorganized cases—advance through cardiac cases as difficulty increases and complete new LMS and gastric content
Plus, other improvements based on user feedback

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Gastric POCUS Certificate

Accurately assess and address aspiration risk with this stand-alone certificate program. Learn to objectively visualize gastric contents in cases of unconfirmed fasting history, delayed gastric emptying due to GLP-1 agonist use, diabetic gastroparesis, and other conditions.

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Save on diagnostic POCUS training for your whole group!

Group discounts are available for 10+ users.
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Open the doors to new opportunities

Proceed at your own pace as you identify goals, build skills, and earn your certificate of completion. In as little as four months, your patients and practice will benefit from your advanced capabilities.

Through the updated Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program, you will expand your practice's capabilities, improve your bedside diagnostic skills, and stand out to credentialing and privileging bodies. Learn more about the program and get answers to your questions.

Part 1 checklist Part 1 (Optional): Quality Improvement (QI) Action Plan
Time to complete: 30-60 minutes

Part 2: Evidence of Diagnostic POCUS Training: CME/NBE/Residency/Fellowship POCUS Training Documentation
Time to complete: 10-20 minutes

Part 3: Image Interpretation Training: Online Case-Based Diagnostic POCUS Modules
Time to complete: 15-35 hours
CME credits: 30

Part 4: Image Acquisition Training: Portfolio of Diagnostic POCUS Studies Performed

Step 1: Submit a log of diagnostic POCUS studies.
Time to complete: If clips are available, 1-3 hours. If new clips need to be created (140 total), 1-3 months.

Step 2: Have your log reviewed and approved by a mentor.
Time to complete: 20 minutes for you and your mentor. Find a local mentor.
CME credits: 20

Part 5: Take the final exam and earn your certificate of completion!
Time to complete: 2 hours
CME credits: 10

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Military and resident members and nonmembers
receive discounted pricing on this program!

Please note the discount will automatically be applied upon the final steps of check-out.
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Hear what the POCUS program entails, and how long it takes to complete in this lively conversation that tackles the language, complexities, and benefits of building your POCUS skills.

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See what your peers are saying about POCUS

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“This course is extremely valuable to increasing competency in POCUS, which will be essential in anesthesia moving forward.”

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“It's a thorough and well-organized course that helps build the skill and confidence to implement POCUS into one's daily practice of anesthesia.”

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“I have already recommended this course to many colleagues to supplement the POCUS curriculum in our residency program.”

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"Feedback has been outstanding ever since the Diagnostic Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program launched in 2021. Participants tell us that implementing POCUS has made life-saving contributions to their practices and demonstrated value across the perioperative continuum."

Stephen Haskins, MD
Editor-in-Chief, ASA POCUS Editorial Board

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