POCUS Online Learning Activities

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This introduction to the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) transducers and imaging units provides foundational knowledge and prepares you to participate in subsequent modules and the ACP live POCUS training courses.

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This guide provides necessary background information on POCUS techniques for assessing the lungs and chest and prepares you for engagement with ACP hands-on POCUS training. 

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Enhance your diagnostic tools by completing this module on the basic principles of cardiac ultrasound imaging. 

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This module provides necessary background information on POCUS techniques for detecting and visualizing free abdominal fluid and prepares internists for engagement with hands-on POCUS training for use in the evaluation of intra-abdominal free fluid. 

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This module provides necessary background information on POCUS techniques for detecting and visualizing the urinary system and prepares internists for engagement with hands-on POCUS training for use in the evaluation of the urinary system. 

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This guide provides necessary background information to prepare you for engagement with hands-on POCUS training for use in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). 

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Learn to refine procedural, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills to ensure your patients understand the expectations and limitations of a POCUS exam.

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This module introduces you to the principles of ultrasound imaging of skin, soft tissue, and the musculoskeletal system. Review probe settings and techniques; echogenicity in ultrasound images; and abnormalities related to skin, soft tissue, and the musculoskeletal system.

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1.5 CME

In this advanced module, you will work through using POCUS to scan for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). This module will cover the pertinent anatomic landmarks and sonographic techniques relevant to AAA ultrasound. You will also learn about abnormalities that you may encounter during scanning and pitfalls and challenges when finding and measuring the aorta.

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In this advanced module, you will learn about the indications, anatomic landmarks, transducer considerations and techniques, and other POCUS skills associated with scanning the gallbladder. You will also analyze examples of pathologic findings that you may encounter during such work.

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1.25 CME

In this advanced module, you will learn how to use POCUS to scan for knee and ankle abnormalities that you may encounter in practice. This activity will cover the most pertinent anatomic landmarks and techniques for lower extremity musculoskeletal ultrasound. You will also learn about challenges in performing ultrasound in these areas.

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This module will build on your previous knowledge of POCUS skills by demonstrating how to use POCUS to scan for hand, wrist, and shoulder abnormalities that you may encounter in practice. This activity will cover the most pertinent anatomic landmarks and techniques for upper extremity musculoskeletal ultrasound. You will also learn about common difficulties and pitfalls to avoid when performing ultrasound on the upper extremities.

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1.5 CME

This advanced module introduces the internal medicine physician to a method for examining patients with ultrasound based on well-recognized acoustic windows. When combined, these windows provide a framework for a multisystem ultrasound physical examination that integrates cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal views.

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