Continuing Education

PCUS101 - Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Fundamentals

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Course Overview

Engage in the POCUS Fundamentals micro-credential and unravel foundational principles of ultrasound scanning. As ultrasound technology continues to evolve, healthcare professionals need ongoing education to stay current with the latest advancements. Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) allows for immediate imaging, reducing the reliance on centralized imaging facilities and expediting the diagnostic process. With the knowledge and skills gained in this course, you will be able to explain the principles of ultrasound physics, identify the different transducer types, list and explain the ultrasound machine settings and modes, and describe ultrasound safety principles. Upon successful completion of the competency assessment, you will earn a NAIT Microcredential and receive a Digital Badge you can share on social media and with your network.

Within the province of Alberta, sonography is a restricted practice. Only students from a regulated health profession that are authorized to perform point-of-care ultrasound are eligible to enroll in and attend this course. Please submit proof by clicking on the "Submit Proof" button on this screen.

Before you can enrol in POCUS courses

To be eligible to attend POCUS courses, students must submit proof of their active registration with their profession's regulatory body.

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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