EFAST (2022)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Point-of-Care Ultrasound, or POCUS, brings portable ultrasound technology directly to the patient's bedside. It provides real-time visualization of anatomical structures, aiding clinicians in making immediate assessments and informed treatment decisions.
POCUS is versatile, supporting a wide range of clinical applications from assessing trauma injuries to guiding procedures like vascular access and nerve blocks. Its portability reduces the need for patient transport and enables quick interventions in emergency situations. With no ionizing radiation involved, POCUS offers a safer imaging alternative, particularly for vulnerable populations. Ultimately, POCUS enhances patient care by delivering timely diagnostics and improving clinical outcomes.
Join the AIUM's POCUS community by getting started here. We also invite you to explore our education, training guidelines, practice parameters, official statements, and case challenges for members below.
Education
Available until Feb 7, 2027
Prevention and Remediation of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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On-Demand Lectures
Available until Nov 7, 2026
Ultrasound of the Hand and Wrist: What the Surgeon Wants to Know
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Sep 24, 2026
POCUS in PT: An Introduction to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diagnostic Ultrasound, Part 1
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jul 18, 2026
Sonographic Evaluation: Turf Toe and Bifurcate Ligament Injuries
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until May 10, 2026
Shear Wave Elastography for Clinical Decision Making
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Mar 8, 2026
Intestinal Ultrasound: Point-of-Care, Non-Invasive Disease Activity Monitoring to Modify the Natural History of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Oct 26, 2025
Lumps and Bumps: Ultrasound of Superficial Soft-Tissue Lesions
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Oct 17, 2025
Fundamental Principles of Sonography and Doppler Ultrasound
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On-Demand Courses
Available until Jul 13, 2025
Disinfecting Ultrasound Transducers Used in Percutaneous Procedures: What Practitioners Need to Know About the Intersocietal Position Statement
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jun 15, 2025
Recommended Musculoskeletal and Sports Ultrasound Terminology: Summary of New Consensus Statement
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jun 6, 2025
Neuromusculoskeletal Ultrasound Basics in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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On-Demand Webinars
Training Guidelines
View More »- Training Guidelines for Physicians Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
- Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers (PA, NP, CNM/CM, DPT, and DC) Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
- Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers Who Perform and Interpret Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Practice Parameters
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Case Challenges
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Journal Articles
Check out the latest articles focused on the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound.
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