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Emergency Medicine Continuing Education

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to providing exceptional education to learners around the world. Our faculty have worked hard to create continuing education content that is not only specific to emergency medicine providers, but to any provider who has an interest in Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). We've also curated publications that provide the best insight in emergency medicine practice. 

Point of Care Ultrasound Education

Introductory Online POCUS Courses Hands-On POCUS Training 

Coaching and Image Review 

Online Case Series and Pathology

Introduction to Abdomen: Part 1 August 2023 Weekly POCUS Image Review (Begins August 2023) POCUS Case Series
Introduction to Abdomen: Part 2 September 2023 Image Review Canvas Course (Begins September 2023) POCUS Pathology Couse (Coming May 2023)
Introduction to Cardiac and Lung October 2023 IUPUI POCUS ECHO Series  
Introduction to MSK and Soft Tissue (Coming Soon) November 2023
 
  December 2023    

CME Courses

The POCUS Case Series

8 CME Credits

This course highlights real-world cases and uses of POCUS to enhance care by using a case-based delivery format. It offers a series of cases that focus on real-world examples of using POCUS in the clinical environment. Each case is summed up with a short video on key take-aways and pearls of wisdom. Topics include lung, cardiac, pregnancy, resuscitation, abdominal, soft tissue/MSK and procedural guidance. You can receive credit for each case series you complete up to a total of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

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Introduction to POCUS: Abdomen Part 1

3 CME Credits

This course consists of three modules: Introduction to Ultrasound Principles; POCUS for Fluid Assessment; Renal and Bladder POCUS Exam. This course covers the basics of how to perform POCUS of the liver, gallbladder and Abdominal Aorta. A review of common pathologic conditions are also covered. This course takes about 2 hours to complete and is accredited for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. There is a $50 registration fee.

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Introduction to POCUS: Abdomen Part 2

2 CME Credits

This course covers the basics of how to perform POCUS of the liver, gallbladder and abdominal aorta. A review of common pathologic conditions are also covered. This course takes about 2 hours to complete and is accredited for 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. There is a $100 registration fee.

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Introduction to POCUS: Cardiac and Lung

3 CME Credits

This course consists of three modules: Introduction to Ultrasound Principles, Focused Cardiac Ultrasound, and Lung Ultrasound.  This course covers the basics of how to perform and interpret a focused cardiac exam. It also covers the basics of performing and interpreting a POCUS lung exam. A review of common pathologic conditions and case examples are covered. This course takes about 3 hours to complete and is accredited for 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. There is a $100 registration fee.

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Free Resources

Ultrasound Flashcards

Free

These ultrasound cards are a quick reference guide on how to perform various POCUS exams.

Download flash cards

Ultrasound Case of the Month

Free

Each month, Dr. Greg Zahn publishes a quick video highlighting a recent case where POCUS was used to improve clinical care in the ED.

Access the cases

Ben's Top Ten

Free

Dr. Ben Hunter reviews many publications to help him make the best decision in the emergency department. Here are his top ten publications from the past year with essential take home messages to incorporate into clinical practice.  

See the publications

Meet the Creators

60622-Brenner, Daniel

Daniel S. Brenner, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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44580-Ferre, Rob

Rob Ferre, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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9482-Herbert, Audrey

Audrey G. Herbert, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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11691-Hunter, Ben

Ben Hunter, MD

Professor of Emergency Medicine

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60370-Kaine, Josh

Josh Kaine, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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22633-Kennedy, Sarah

Sarah K. Kennedy, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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5449-Nti, Benjamin

Benjamin Nti, MS, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

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Jenna Pallansch, MD

2022 Graduated Fellow

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22580-Russell, Frances

Frances M. Russell, MD

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

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21522-Rutz, Matt

Matt A. Rutz, MD, MBA

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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42268-Soriano, Pamela

Pamela C. Soriano, MD, MBA

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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13098-Zahn, Gregory

Gregory S. Zahn, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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