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The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy offers certification opportunities to healthcare professionals who use ultrasound to enhance clinical decision-making at the patient’s bedside. Applicants must demonstrate clinical training, practical experience, and a commitment to safe ultrasound practice.
Candidates from a variety of healthcare backgrounds—including physicians, nurses, midwives, sonographers, and other licensed practitioners—are eligible to pursue POCUS credentials as long as they meet the foundational educational and clinical requirements outlined below.
Before enrolling in a POCUS certification program, candidates should meet the following basic prerequisites:
While formal ultrasound education is beneficial, candidates are encouraged to have at least basic familiarity with ultrasound physics, image acquisition, and interpretation. For clinicians new to ultrasound, completing the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate is strongly recommended prior to pursuing advanced certification tracks.
“The POCUS Certification Academy welcomes all healthcare professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes through safe and effective use of point-of-care ultrasound technology.”
Applicants who have already passed the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam within the last five years, or hold an ARDMS® or APCA™ certificate, may be eligible for prerequisite waivers when applying for the Fundamentals or advanced POCUS certifications.
During the application process, candidates may be required to provide:
Demonstrate your understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation — the perfect start for any POCUS practitioner.
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Validate your clinical proficiency through case-based assessments that showcase your ultrasound expertise in patient care.
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Advance your professional scope by earning certification in specialized clinical areas, demonstrating advanced POCUS mastery.
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