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Point of Care Ultrasound Education

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POCUS Training Pathway

Contact empocus@iu.edu for in person hands on training opportunities.

Indiana University POCUS ECHO Series

Image Review Canvas Course (Coming Soon) 

CME Courses

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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.

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The POCUS Pathology Case Series

8 CME Credits

Images highlight common POCUS pathologies that may be seen in clinical practice.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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Soft Tissue and MSK

2 CME Credits

This course covers skills for performing a focused exam for soft tissue and musculoskeletal structures.

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Guided Procedures and Vascular Access

2 CME Credits

This course provides fundamental knowledge in machine operation, ultrasound physics, and how to perform a focused exam for fluid assessment and kidneys & bladder.

Free Resources

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Ultrasound Flashcards

Free

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

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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.

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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.  

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, 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

Professor of Emergency Medicine

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21522-Rutz, Matt

Matt A. Rutz, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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42268-Soriano, Pamela

Pamela C. Soriano, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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13098-Zahn, Gregory

Gregory S. Zahn, MD

Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

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