Point of Care Ultrasound Education

POCUS Training Pathway

Step One: Introductory Online POCUS Courses

Introduction to Abdomen: Part 1

Introduction to Abdomen: Part 2

Introduction to Cardiac and Lung

Introduction to Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue
Step Two: Hands-On POCUS Training

Contact empocus@iu.edu for in person hands on training opportunities.
Step Three: Coaching and Image Review

Indiana University POCUS ECHO Series

Image Review Canvas Course (Coming Soon)
Step Four: Online Case Series and Pathology

POCUS Case Series

POCUS Pathology Case Series

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.

Enroll in the course

The POCUS Pathology Case Series

8 CME Credits

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

Enroll in the course

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.

Enroll in the course

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.

Enroll in the course

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.

Enroll in the course

Soft Tissue and MSK

2 CME Credits

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

Enroll in the course

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.

Enroll in the course

Free Resources

Ultrasound Flashcards

Free

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

Download flash cards

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

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