Lung POCUS Course

This comprehensive online course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with essential skills in lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Through a series of six interactive modules and a summative assessment, participants will gain theoretical knowledge in performing and interpreting lung ultrasound examinations. This course provides a strong theoretical and visual foundation for lung POCUS, enhancing patient care and diagnostic capabilities. While hands-on practice with actual ultrasound machines is recommended as a follow-up, this online course offers a comprehensive introduction to lung POCUS techniques and interpretation.

Course Features

• Self-paced learning allows flexibility for busy healthcare professionals
• High-quality video demonstrations of POCUS Lung techniques
• Interactive case studies and module quizzes to reinforce learning
• Summative assessment to validate learning course outcomes

Course Structure

1. Introduction to Lung POCUS

– Define lung point-of-care ultrasound

– Understand its significance in clinical practice

2. Anatomy of the Lungs

– Review essential lung anatomy relevant to ultrasound imaging

3. Principles of Ultrasound Imaging

– Explore fundamental principles of ultrasound physics as applied to lung POCUS

4. Ultrasound Findings: Correlation with Anatomy

– Learn to identify and interpret sonographic findings in relation to lung anatomy

5. Thoracic Ultrasound Artifacts

– Analyze and interpret various artifacts encountered in lung POCUS

6. Integration of Ultrasound into Management: Clinical Examples

– Evaluate and integrate sonographic findings with clinical information for diagnostic purposes

7. Summative Assessment

– A 25 question, comprehensive evaluation of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course

Course Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles of lung POCUS examinations
• Recognize normal lung POCUS anatomy and common pathological findings
• Interpret key ultrasound artifacts specific to lung POCUS imaging
• Integrate lung POCUS findings into clinical decision-making

Audience

This online course is suitable for physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinicians involved in respiratory care across various clinical settings.

Completion

Upon successful completion of all modules and passing the summative assessment, participants will receive:

• Certificate of completion 
• Digital Badge

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