POCUS Lung Certificate Review
POCUS Lung Certificate Review is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 4/3/2023
This edition is valid for credit through 4/3/2026
1 year/365 days of Unlimited Access from the date of purchase. Expires on 10/31/2024 if purchased today.
Description:
POCUS Lung Certificate Review Online Course is specifically designed for any medical professional (Physician, Advanced Practice/Mid-level Provider, Sonographer, etc.) who has an interest in earning the POCUS Lung Certificate and integrating/performing point-of-care lung ultrasound examinations in clinical practice. The POCUS Certificates and Certifications are NOT just for physicians!
• The Online Review Course covers all concepts pertaining to the POCUS Lung Certificate Clinical Case Assessment and is designed to streamline the process of successfully earning your POCUS Lung Certificate:
• This self-directed course contains two (2) comprehensive modules comprised of online video lectures, case presentations, and post-activity quizzes in Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s structured, easy-to-use online Learning Management System.
• 12 months (365 days) of unlimited access is provided from the date of purchase, and 2.75 AMA PRA Category I Credits™ are optional for an additional CME processing fee.
• This online review course will help reinforce a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the ACEP, WINFOCUS, and ACR ultrasound practice guidelines and is taught by leading point-of-care ultrasound expert faculty.
If you want to earn your POCUS Lung Certificate and become one of the leaders in point-of-care ultrasound
Learning Objectives:
• Outline the interaction of sound with soft tissue and other mediums.
• Demonstrate the relationship between system controls and image quality.
• Select the appropriate type of transducer for each respective clinical application.
• Identify different types of imaging artifacts.
• Outline the scan protocols for performing thoracic ultrasound to evaluate for pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, and intubation.
Topics:
• Sound Generation and Basic Principles
• Transducers
• System Controls & Image Quality
• Imaging Artifacts
• Lung Imaging Basic Principles
• Transducer Selection, Sound Interaction, Imaging Artifacts
• Ultrasound Assessment of Pneumothorax
• Ultrasound Assessment of Pleural Effusion
• A-lines and B-lines, Pulmonary Edema
• Intubation: Trachea vs Esophagus
• Trachea, Cricoids Ring Assessment for Procedures
• Lung Consolidation
• BLUE Protocol, FALLS Protocol for Lung Evaluation
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.