Online courses

Principles of ultrasonography (free)

To obtain the POCUS Federal Certificate of Competence, candidates must have completed a foundational course in ultrasonography. This course, approximately 3 hours in duration, meets the requirements of the SSUM. It also forms an integral part of the core curriculum and is freely accessible here.

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Please keep the receipt you will receive by e-mail upon successful completion of the MCQ. This document serves as proof of your 3 credits.

Technique

  • E-learning user guide
  • Basic physics of ultrasound
  • Operating system
  • Probe selection
  • Operating modes
  • Doppler modes
  • Optimising use and settings
  • Probe orientation and manipulation
  • Echoguidance
  • Probe disinfection
  • POCUS diagnostic performance
  • POCUS and AI
  • POCUS and Tardoc
  • References