Recent Course Reviews
Practical Pocus
Alexandr Babayeuski
Great POCUS course. I did another US course 1 year ago and already had some knowledge and skills. This course literally took me to the next level of US use a...
Read MoreGreat POCUS course. I did another US course 1 year ago and already had some knowledge and skills. This course literally took me to the next level of US use and practice but even person without any US experience will benefit immensely. Chip Lange's personality and great teaching skills make it very easy and engaging. This course is completely 100% online and I did it from home at my own pace on my days off. Will recommend this to everyone who is interested in US education. Alex B
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George Pantely
Well organized course that covers the major aspects of POCUS. How to do each part of an exam is explained with examples of important pathologic findings. P...
Read MoreWell organized course that covers the major aspects of POCUS. How to do each part of an exam is explained with examples of important pathologic findings. Pertinent articles and suggested readings provided with each section. Very useful section on pulmonary findings in Covid-19. Helpful information on how to prepare inexpensive phantoms to practice vascular access.
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James Hicks
I work in an urgent care so the urgent/emergent focus was completely appropriate for my needs. The class is the first one I am aware of that addresses the pr...
Read MoreI work in an urgent care so the urgent/emergent focus was completely appropriate for my needs. The class is the first one I am aware of that addresses the pros and cons of handheld ultrasound devices, including their limitations. Chip is a great instructor. Very clear and concise and the classes contain a number of images of normal and pathologic conditions.
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Michael Hambrick
Highly recommend this course for someone who has just purchased a Butterfly and is starting out on their ultrasound journey.
Highly recommend this course for someone who has just purchased a Butterfly and is starting out on their ultrasound journey.
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Sheik Allybocus
Thank you for the time and energy you have put in to construct this course. It is really appreciated.
Thank you for the time and energy you have put in to construct this course. It is really appreciated.
Read LessCourse Layout
| Day 1 Times | Topics |
| 8 AM | Aorta and IVC |
| 9 AM | Basic Cardiac Exams |
| 10 AM | Advanced Cardiac Exams |
| 11 AM | Fluid Responsiveness |
| 12 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1 PM | Abdominal Exam for Free Fluid |
| 2 PM | The eFAST Exam |
| 3 PM | The RUSH Exam |
| 4 PM | Review |
Course Curriculum
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Before Your Live Course
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Instructions for Course
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Learner Notification
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After Your Live Course
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Information Needed for CME Certificate
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More resources for you
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Post Course Survey
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FAQ
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How long does it take to complete the Portable Ultrasound Master Class?
The Portable Ultrasound Master Class takes 20 hours to complete.
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What desktop platforms are supported?
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
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What mobile platforms are supported?
iOS Safari: 11 and up, Chrome, and Samsung Internet.
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What are the technical specifications required to run the online courses?
The most recent version of a web browser listed above, Javascript enabled, PDF plugin, graphic and audio output capability, and broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended).
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What are the requirements to complete a course?
Each quiz and the final test require a passing grade of 80%. There is also a pre-course and post-course survey to help assess for growth in learning.
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Who do I contact if I am needing support or help?
Our site has a help area or you can contact us [email protected] directly for help.
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Who helped plan and develop the courses?
Chip Lange and Yomi Olusanya planned and developed the courses.
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Are there any disclosures?
Both Chip Lange and Yomi Olusanya are part of Practical POCUS and are paid by them.
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Is there any commercial support for the courses?
This course is not commercially supported.
Key Learning Objectives
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Ultrasound Basics
Recognize how point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can be used in clinical settings, the basics of how to operate the device, review core concepts such as physics, and address common administrative topics.
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Vascular Exams and Procedures
Review the various vascular exams such as evaluating the aorta and IVC, identify pathology including DVTs and aortic aneurysms/dissections, as well as how to perform vascular access using POCUS.
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Cardiac Exams
Review the four main cardiac windows (parasternal long axis, parasternal short axis, apical, and subxiphoid) and how to apply them to various clinical scenarios.
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Lung Exams
Evaluate the lungs using POCUS and use the images obtained to assist in diagnosing a variety of clinical conditions.
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Critical Care Exams
Review both the eFAST and RUSH exams that are used in critically ill and injured patients in different clinical situations as well as identify how POCUS can be used in airway management.
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Ocular Exams
Diagnose a variety of pathologies using POCUS such as retained foreign body, lens dislocation, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, and retrobulbar hematoma.
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Abdominal, Retroperitoneal, and Pelvic Exams
Identify the various roles for POCUS to assess the genitourinary tract (including kidneys and bladder), obstetrics (primarily the first trimester), gallbladder, appendix, small bowel, and pylorus.
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MSK and Soft Tissue Exams
Evaluate the various roles of POCUS to access musculoskeletal (MSK) structures, the skin, and soft tissues.
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Needle Guidance Procedures
Assess the various roles that needle guidance improves with POCUS such as with vascular access, arthrocentesis, and nerve blocks.