e Sono & POCUS Certification Academy - POCUS Fundamentals Certificate
e Sono & POCUS Certification Academy - POCUS Fundamentals Certificate
Join clinicians from around the globe who have committed to validating their POCUS proficiency!
- Globally Recognized POCUS Certification: You’ll receive a certificate of completion upon passing the assessment.
- On demand: 100% online, at your pace to fit your schedule.
- Trusted: As part of the ARDMS¹/APCA² family, POCUS Certification Academy brings 45 years of credentialing experience.
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy developed the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate as a starting point for new and advanced POCUS practitioners to prove their clinical proficiency. This certificate includes learning modules and a summative assessment. The learning modules aim to provide a review of foundational topics in ultrasound physics and instrumentation. The assessment tests your knowledge of these topics.
Upon completion of the program and earning the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate, you should be able to:
Explain the principles of ultrasound physics
Define echogenicity and attenuation
List and explain the ultrasound machine settings and modes
Identify the different transducer types
Describe ultrasound safety principles, ultrasound artifacts, and ultrasound bioeffects
Upon successful completion of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate, you are then eligible to pursue either POCUS Clinical Certificates or POCUS Specialty Certifications, with additional requirements met.
What you get
Who is this course for: This certification is designed for healthcare professionals across all specialties who are beginning their POCUS journey. Ideal for clinicians seeking to validate foundational ultrasound knowledge and skills in image acquisition and interpretation.
| POCUS fundamentals Certificate Overview |
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8 modules of didactic education Principles of Ultrasound Physics Echogenicity and Attenuation Machine Modes Instrumentation Transducers Image Orientation Ultrasound Artifacts Safety and Bioeffects (Detailed content) 35-question summative assessment |
Who is this course for: This certification is designed for healthcare professionals across all specialties who are beginning their POCUS journey. Ideal for clinicians seeking to validate foundational ultrasound knowledge and skills in image acquisition and interpretation.
Course access: 30 days to complete the Certification from date of purchase or code usage.
Validy of certification: No expiration date and remain valid for those who successfully completed all components.
Eligibility requirements: Recommended to have some prior healthcare training. Recommended to have some exposure to ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
Course language: English
Minimum requirements:
Device Type: Desktop, Laptop, or Tablet
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) / macOS 11 (Big Sur) / iPadOS 14 or later
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (3000 series) / Apple M1 / A12 Bionic (iPad)
Memory (RAM): 8GB
Graphics (GPU): Integrated Graphics (Intel UHD 620 or equivalent) / Apple Integrated GPU (iPad)
Storage: 256GB SSD or HDD with at least 10GB free space
Internet Connection: 30 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload
Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera
Input Devices: Keyboard & Mouse or Touchscreen
Minimum requirements:
Device Type: Desktop, Laptop, or Tablet
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) / macOS 11 (Big Sur) / iPadOS 14 or later
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (3000 series) / Apple M1 / A12 Bionic (iPad)
Memory (RAM): 8GB
Graphics (GPU): Integrated Graphics (Intel UHD 620 or equivalent) / Apple Integrated GPU (iPad)
Storage: 256GB SSD or HDD with at least 10GB free space
Internet Connection: 30 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload
Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera
Input Devices: Keyboard & Mouse or Touchscreen
About the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy™
The POCUS Certification Academy™ provides internationally recognized certifications that enable healthcare professionals to independently demonstrate their knowledge and clinical proficiency in point-of-care ultrasound. Through rigorous assessments, ongoing education, and a growing global community, the Academy supports the advancement of POCUS standards and best practices.
The POCUS Certification Academy is part of Inteleos, a non-profit organization committed to improving patient care worldwide through ultrasound certification and excellence.
Item No.: 8001357
| Brand | e Sono |
| MPN: | P001 |
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