POCUS Education
The only thing more important than choosing the right POCUS equipment is choosing the right POCUS education provider to take you and your team to the next level. Take a look at our recommended ultrasound educators from around the world.
The biggest barrier preventing ultrasound adoption, as pointed out in many publications over the years, is training and education. Ultrasound is a user-dependent modality, and it requires adequate training and practice to master. While we all agree that the reward is worth the effort, it isn’t always an easy problem to solve—every user is in a different place, and every institution has different needs. That’s why we’ve put together our POCUS Education resource page with our recommended ultrasound education providers from around the world. Some providers offer full on-site training courses, others offer on-demand resources, while still others offer tele-ultrasound consultations and everything in between. Pair the education you receive from one of these expert providers with our Kosmos onboard AI assistance and you have a winning combination to fast-track your POCUS education!
Kosmos EDU is our all-new, specialized educational application crafted to elevate point-of-care ultrasound education and training. Whether you’re new to ultrasound or exploring new clinical applications for your practice, Kosmos EDU offers a unique learning environment. With cutting-edge educational AI and a full range of traditional imaging capabilities—from 2D and M-Mode to PW, TDI, and CW Doppler—Kosmos EDU helps you sharpen your skills and elevate your training experience.
Ultrasound Education Partners:
Air Medical Experts
World-class medical education, training, and preparation for EMS and Special Operations professionals pursuing FP-C, CCP-C board certification, recertification and continuing education.
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Black Cloud Solutions
Black Cloud Solutions is a comprehensive point-of-care ultrasound consulting and education provider focused on pre-hospital (EMS) and interfacility transport clinicians. We have a team of nurses, paramedics, and advanced practice clinicians that teach emergency and critical care POCUS tailored to real-world ambulance, helicopter, and remote/austere operations. Team Black Cloud offers engaging custom training solutions including online, hybrid, and live on-site classes. In addition to training, our staff can help with POCUS implementation including equipment evaluation, grant application, and the design of a comprehensive ultrasound program including training, competency evaluation, study validation, and use and decision guidelines.
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: Worldwide; Based in Colorado
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Institute
At Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Institute, our leadership is driven by a team of dedicated practicing Providers, all board-certified and fueled by a passion for POCUS education and implementation. Our commitment extends beyond meeting the Standard of Care; we soar above it. Utilizing state-of-the-art Medical Simulation technology, we bring innovation to the forefront of our approach.
What sets EMCC apart is our unwavering commitment to excellence. Our events go above and beyond, ensuring that every participant not only engages with the presented topics but leaves with a deep comprehension that empowers their practice. Trust EMCC for a standard that rises above, a passion for education, and an immersive learning experience that goes the extra mile.
Venue: In-Person
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
EMSono
EMSono is a comprehensive online POCUS training hub designed for the fast-paced world of physicians and health providers. Their curriculum covers emergency medicine, critical care, pediatrics and other specialities, empowering practitioners to ditch on-the-job training and use POCUS to confidently care for their patients.
Venue: Online
Location: Worldwide
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is the gold standard in ultrasound education. More than 180,000 medical professionals worldwide have received education through Gulfcoast Ultrasound’s seminars, products, and online education since 1985. GUI offers the largest selection of live hands-on courses, comprehensive online courses, registry preparation, self-directed products, and custom on-site education. From individuals, hospital networks, private practice, schools, military, and EM GUI can provide ultrasound education when and where you need it.
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: Petersburg, Florida
iTeachU
iTeachU is a leading provider of online training for POCUS. Their online packages cover multiple applications of POCUS and incorporate both the knowledge you need and case studies to practice interpretation. These highly engaging and interactive courses will prepare you for your POCUS journey. Their most popular package is the Critical Care Pocus Training course, covering TTE, Lung US, Gastric and Peri-arrest and chest and ultrasound-guided vascular procedures.
Other packages cover a variety of POCUS applications designed to suit your needs.
Venue: Online
Location: Worldwide
Keith Mauney & Associates
Live hands-on micro-classes for professionals new to the technology, emergency/critical care, cardiology, radiology and vascular diagnosis. Est. 1981
Venue: In-Person
Location: Dallas, Texas
National Procedures Institute
NPI offers multiple accredited two-day CME courses that include ultrasound training. Point of Care Ultrasound, Hospitalist Procedures, Joint Exam and Injections with an Introduction to Ultrasound Guidance: The First Step, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Scanning and Injection Guidance: The Next Step. NPI courses are geared toward family physicians, hospitalists, rural practice physicians, concierge medicine doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents, and medical students. National Procedures Institute has provided hands-on procedure training to doctors and clinicians since 1989 to help them improve continuity of care, provide more comprehensive care, reduce liability risks, and enjoy an enhanced practice style. Choose a continuing medical education ultrasound course at one of four locations in 2024!
Venue: In-Person
Location: Conroe, Texas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Austin, Texas
POCUSX
POCUSX is specialized in Point-of-Care Ultrasound training. Its courses offer an immersive and hands-on approach, placing practical learning at the forefront. Experience comprehensive programs crafted to empower participants with real-world skills crucial for a wide range of medical situations. Their emphasis on expert guidance ensures that learners gain extensive knowledge and mastery in harnessing ultrasound technology effectively within various medical fields. At POCUSX you can learn at your convenience, set your own pace, and revisit materials at any time. Our services include unlimited access to theoretical content. Additionally, they provide tailored mentoring solutions designed to meet specific needs and goals.
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: Braga, Portugal
POCUS101
The mission of POCUS 101 has always been to empower users from any specialty, anywhere in the world to learn point of care ultrasound in the easiest way possible.
Venue: Online
Location: Worldwide
Zedu Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound skills can pose a significant challenge to medical professionals, potentially leading to errors and missed diagnoses that could compromise patient well-being. With Zedu Ultrasound Training the solution is at hand.
Their comprehensive range of hands-on courses and one-on-one training solutions let you harness the full power of ultrasound techniques, giving you the confidence and precision required for accurate diagnoses.
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Ultrasound Integration Partners:
Hello Sono
Hello Sono supports clinicians in primary care practices, urgent cares, and community EDs in building high quality, compliant, and profitable POCUS programs.
Hello Sono provides the following services:
- Implementation support
- Provider credentialing
- Billing audits
- Custom POCUS workshops
We teach the following exam types during our custom hands-on workshops: abdominal aorta, FAST, renal, bladder, biliary, lung, basic echo, soft tissue, basic musculoskeletal, lower extremity DVT, ocular, and US-guided IV.
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: United States, Based in New York
Peachtree POCUS
Peachtree POCUS aims to build a complete and robust POCUS program for private practice clinics, urgent cares, EDs, hospitals and health systems. They offer a variety of solutions and have experience in all specialities utilizing POCUS.
POCUS Operations:
We provide both one-time consult and ongoing maintenance packages, that include the following aspects (and more) needed for a complete POCUS program:
- Credentialing
- Safety protocols
- Machine placement
- Machine selection
- Assistance with workflow (from order entry through archiving)
- Billing
- Quality Assurance
- Interdepartmental relations
- IT and EMR integration
POCUS Education and Courses:
https://peachtreepocus.com/courses
We provide both online modules and in-person courses. Our in-person courses are unique in that we come to you and teach in your facility. Additionally, we charge per group rather than per person, guaranteeing the most cost effective course.
Our courses are tailored for each specialty, including emergency medicine, primary care, hospital medicine, trauma/surgery, critical care. We also have our special “choose your own adventure” course where you choose what to learn. A certificate of completion and a discount for the POCUS academy fundamentals certification is provided.
We also have online modules that are based off of each course that are available for subscription. These include a detailed lecture and quiz. We will price-match any other online course.
POCUS in Academics:
https://peachtreepocus.com/academics
For the academic center or medical school, we offer unique academic solutions for your learners. These include:
- Rotations structure
- Curriculum
- Didactic
- Online modules
- Virtual Grading and learner evaluations
- Faculty Development
- Resource and equipment recommendations
Venue: Online & In-Person
Location: North America