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Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program

 

 

Smart updates make it easier to master valuable capabilities.

Exciting updates and improvements to the Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program make it easier than ever to earn and master. Watch the video to hear Dr. Stephen Haskins, Editor-in-Chief on the ASA POCUS Editorial Board, share why!

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ABA The American board Anesthesiology logoThe Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program has been enhanced to align with new ABA content guidelines.

 
 

Gain ultrasound skills, clinical confidence, and new opportunities

This comprehensive, guided course is offered exclusively to physicians and designed with anesthesiologists in mind.

  • Excel in the essentials—Learn to acquire and interpret images for key organ systems, including cardiac, lung, gastric, and FAST exams.
  • Stand out in the specialty—Integrate point-of-care ultrasound into your bedside decision-making to expand your practice and demonstrate value to credentialing and privileging bodies.
  • Level up with CME and badges—Collect credits as you complete each organ system, earning up to 60 CME for the full program.
  • Complete your certificate efficiently—A weekly planner, checklists, and other resources keep you moving forward and boost your performance.
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Your local mentor or ASA faculty?

You can complete the program with a qualified mentor in your professional circle or connect with ASA faculty to review your images and provide expert feedback.

 
 

Save on diagnostic POCUS training for your whole group!

Group discounts are available for 10+ users.

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Open the doors to new opportunities

 

This program helps physicians build practical ultrasound skills and clinical confidence in diagnostic POCUS. Through hands-on scanning and case-based interpretation, you’ll learn to acquire quality images and apply findings to real-world decision-making. These skills enhance your ability to diagnose quickly and accurately, leading to better-informed treatment choices and improved patient care.

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Evidence of Training 
You will verify your prior training in POCUS in this section of the program. If you have not completed any prior training, we’ve got you covered. We will provide you with complimentary enrollment into USabcd, where you can complete the necessary training to meet this requirement.
 

Hands-On Training: Image Acquisition 
This section is dedicated to self-study. Here, you’ll be responsible for tracking your case work using the provided Case Log(s) and have your mentor sign off on 10% of your clips.
 

Online Training: Image Interpretation 
In this section, you will sharpen your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. You'll answer multiple‑choice questions covering a range of diverse cases. Your task is to interpret what’s occurring in each clip and use your best clinical judgment to determine the most appropriate course of action for the patient.
 

Final Assessment 
Measure your understanding of the program content in this section. Once you have completed and passed the final exam, you will have access to complete the course evaluation and claim your CME credits.
 

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Gastric POCUS Certificate

Accurately assess and address aspiration risk with this stand-alone certificate program. Learn to objectively visualize gastric contents in cases of unconfirmed fasting history, delayed gastric emptying due to GLP-1 agonist use, diabetic gastroparesis, and other conditions.

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What your peers are saying about POCUS

 
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“Extremely valuable to increasing competency in POCUS, which will be essential in anesthesia moving forward.”
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“Thorough and well-organized course that helps build the skill and confidence to implement POCUS into one's daily practice of anesthesia.”
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“I have already recommended this course to many colleagues to supplement the POCUS curriculum in our residency program.”
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"Feedback has been outstanding ever since the Diagnostic Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program launched. Participants tell us that implementing POCUS has made life-saving contributions to their practices and demonstrated value across the perioperative continuum."

Stephen Haskins, MD
Editor-in-Chief, ASA POCUS Editorial Board

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Questions about the Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program?

Check the FAQs page or contact pocus@asahq.org for more information.

 
 

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Date of last update: August 24, 2026