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Course Schedules

August 26th & 27th, 2025 Tuesday & Wednesday Houston, TX

Point of Care Ultrasound ER Track- 2 Day

8am

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4pm

Two Day Course

Event Details

August 26th & 27th, 2025 Tuesday & Wednesday Houston, TX

Point of Care Ultrasound ER Track- 2 Day

This is a 2 day course, with 8 hours of training both days. The course stays interesting and interactive by switching between lecture, educa...

Event Details

8am

-

4pm

Two Day Course

October 4th & 5th, 2025 Saturday & Sunday Houston, TX

Point of Care Ultrasound ER Track- 2 Day

8am

-

4pm

Two Day Course

Event Details

October 4th & 5th, 2025 Saturday & Sunday Houston, TX

Point of Care Ultrasound ER Track- 2 Day

This is a 2 day course, with 8 hours of training both days. The course stays interesting and interactive by switching between lecture, educa...

Event Details

8am

-

4pm

Two Day Course

August 2nd, 2025 Houston, TX

Point of Care Ultrasound- OB Track

8am

-

4pm

One Day Course

Event Details

August 2nd, 2025 Houston, TX

Point of Care Ultrasound- OB Track

This is a 1 day course, with approximately 8 hours of training. This course was created for OB Physicians, Midwives, Sonographers & Health C...

Event Details

8am

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4pm

One Day Course

TBD

Intro to Point of Care Ultrasound for Conferences

2-4 Hour Demo

Event Details

TBD

Intro to Point of Care Ultrasound for Conferences

This course was created to introduce Healthcare Providers to the benefits of including point of care ultrasound into their practice. A brief...

Event Details

2-4 Hour Demo

Day One - 8 Hours

Section 1: Introduction to POCUS scanning (1.5 hours)

In this section the student will learn basic ultrasound function, ultrasound descriptive words, transducer types and selection, machine functions, basic Doppler principles, A mode and M mode imaging, the use of ultrasound coupling gel and disinfection techniques. 

Section 2: Basic Ultrasound Physics (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn basic ultrasound physics principles, ultrasound wave characteristics, ultrasound artifacts and how they assist with diagnosis of abnormalities and ultrasound bioeffects. 

Section 3: Image Acquisition and Probe Orientation (1.5 hours)

In this section the student will learn probe orientation, image orientation, patient positioning, image orientation with reference to sectional anatomy, helpful probe movements, patient confidentiality requirements, annotation and scanning pitfalls. 

Section 4: Normal Ultrasound Anatomy (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn to recognize the normal anatomy and sonographic appearance of the organs in the abdominal cavity, the pelvic cavity and the vascular system.

Section 5: The Abdominopelvic and Thoracic Cavities (0.5 hour)

In this section the student will learn to identify the body cavities and borders with the use of ultrasound. Identification of the location of intraperitoneal fluid collections, fluid collection within the pleural space and subdiaphragmatic fluid collections.

Section 6: FAST Exam (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn the FAST exam protocol, when the FAST exam is warranted and evaluation of the abdominopelvic and chest cavities for abnormal fluid collections and/or organ injury/rupture.

Section 7: Aorta, IVC & Vasculature (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn how to interrogate the great vessels, how to identify abnormalities of the great vessels, knowledge of the deep vein protocol and an introduction to identifying deep vein thrombosis.

Day Two - 8 Hours

Section 8: RUSH Exam (0.5 hour)

 In this section the student will learn the indications for the use of the RUSH exam, the areas of focus for different types of shock and the RUSH exam protocol and image technique required to obtain diagnostic images. 

Section 9: Cardiac Exam (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn the anatomy of the heart and sonographic appearance, how to visually evaluate cardiac function to identify abnormalities, the cardiac exam protocol, evaluation of the pericardial space for tamponade and how to recognize indications of PE (pulmonary embolism). 

Section 10: Lung Exam (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn the anatomy of the lung, assessment of normal lung motion (lung sliding), and how to evaluate for abnormalities such as edema, pneumonia and pneumothorax. 

Section 11: Fluid Status Assessment (0.5 hour)

In this section the student will learn the FSA protocol and how to determine the next step in patient care depending on the findings. 

Section 12: Intrauterine Pregnancy Including Fetal Heart Rate (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn the normal appearance of a gravid uterus and the use of M mode to confirm a fetal heart rate. 

Section 13: Renal and Biliary Exam (1 hour)

In this section the student will learn the normal and abnormal appearance of the kidneys & gallbladder as well as identification of abnormalities such as stones or excess fluid. 

Written Final and Scanning Skills Final Upon Completion of Course (3.5 hours)

Want to get certified?

POCUS Med is a POCUS Education Provider™ of the POCUS Certification Academy™.

Students that successfully complete courses offered by POCUS Med receive a 50% discount on the fundamentals certificate, and will be given 20% off any additional certificates offered by the Pocus Certification Academy.   

What are our students saying about us?

Point of Care Ultrasound Training and Education, POCUS.

  

"Was a great class.” — EMT-P


“I wouldn't change anything.” — TP-C, FP-C

Point of Care Ultrasound Training and Education, POCUS.

 “I’ve already become more confident and have started practicing on patients in the field.” — EMT-P 

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