From: $164 / year
Nursing POCUS Essentials Course
Advance your nursing skills with GUSI’s Nursing POCUS Essentials course. This self-paced, online course offers practical ultrasound training for everyday clinical use, enhancing patient assessment and care efficiency.
From: $164 / year
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Nursing POCUS Essentials Course Description:
Our Nursing POCUS Essentials course is built for nurses ready to expand their clinical assessment skills with point-of-care ultrasound. This course provides a foundational, hands-on approach to integrating ultrasound into routine nursing care across diverse clinical settings.
Learners will gain confidence using ultrasound to evaluate cardiac, pulmonary, abdominal, and vascular conditions at the bedside. Key concepts include image acquisition, interpretation basics, and workflow integration—all tailored to the nursing role.
Content is structured around common nursing scenarios and patient presentations, equipping participants with tools to enhance triage, monitoring, and procedural support. Whether you’re new to ultrasound or looking to formalize your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are.
By the end of the course, nurses will be able to use POCUS to support faster, safer decision-making and elevate the quality of patient care in real time.
Course Curriculum
Ultrasound Basics
Ultrasound Basics Physics and Probes
Ultrasound Basics Scanning Technique
Ultrasound Basics Machine Settings
Ultrasound Basics Artifacts
Ultrasound Basics Summary
Peripheral IV
US Guided PIV Case & Literature
US Guided PIV Scanning Technique
US Guided PIV Pearls & Pitfalls
US Guided PIV Summary
Peds US Guided Peripheral IV
US Guided PIV Case & Literature (pe)
US Guided PIV Scanning Technique (pe)
US Guided PIV Pearls & Pitfalls (pe)
US Guided PIV Summary (pe)
Bladder
Pediatric Bladder Volume Assessment
Skin Soft Tissue
Skin Soft Tissue Case and Literature
Skin Soft Tissue Scanning Technique
Skin Soft Tissue Pathology and Pitfalls
Skin Soft Tissue Troubleshooting
Skin Soft Tissue Clinical Integration
Skin Soft Tissue Summary
Obstetrics
The Big “Why” Behind OB POCUS Essentials
Probe Cleaning
The ALARA Principle
Trauma Informed & Gender Inclusive Language
Patient Counseling
Reporting Results
Intro to the “Big 5”
Fetal Number: Intro and Scanning Technique
Fetal Number: Troubleshooting & Clinical Integration
Fetal Heart Rate: Intro & Scanning Technique
Fetal Heart Rate: Troubleshooting & Clinical Integration
Fetal Presentation: Intro & Scanning Technique
Fetal Presentation: Troubleshooting & Clinical Integration
Placental Location: Intro & Scanning Technique
Placental Location: Troubleshooting & Clinical Integration
Amniotic Fluid Assessment Part 1: The Why and How?
Amniotic Fluid Assessment Part 2: Troubleshooting & Cases
Pulmonology
Pulmonology Case and Literature
Pulmonology Scanning Technique
Pulmonology Pathology and Pitfalls
Pulmonology Troubleshooting
Pulmonology Clinical Integration
Pulmonology Summary
COVID-19 Lung Disease (GNE)
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What 18,000+ Clinicians Are Saying
Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.
Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.
Moses J. Syldcort, MD
…the GUSI Essentials course has been an amazing addition to our residency’s POCUS program and has freed up my time to spend teaching residents at the bedside.
Dr. Anna McDonald
Being able to do an ultrasound would be a great way for us to get involved in everyday clinic [as medical students].
Yalnaz Mohasin
It was intensive, packed with high-quality training, and even better than I expected! We covered all systems, and I never thought I could acquire these skills so easily.
Chakib Khouri
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Nursing POCUS Essentials Course FAQ’s
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for nurses in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Geriatrics, Rural and Remote Healthcare
What will I learn in the Nursing POCUS Essentials course?
You’ll gain practical skills in performing and interpreting point-of-care ultrasound across common nursing scenarios. This includes bedside assessment techniques that support faster clinical decisions and better patient care.
Is there any commercial bias in GUSI’s educational content?
No. All GUSI content is created independently. We collect Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures from all course contributors to ensure that no one involved has financial relationships that could bias the educational material. To ensure transparency and trust, we follow best practices in medical education to make sure our content remains objective, evidence-based, and free of commercial influence, especially from companies that sell ultrasound devices or related products.
Do you accept applicants from outside of the United States?
Yes. With backgrounds in global health, GUSI faculty have taught POCUS across Africa, Asia, North and South America. We currently support learners in over 120 countries worldwide. In alignment with our mission for health equity and empowerment, GUSI adjusts its pricing structure for resource-limited settings to improve access and impact.
What does the GUSI curriculum entail?
The GUSI curriculum equips healthcare providers with the skills to confidently use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across diverse clinical settings.
It combines online coursework, review and assessments to support your journey from foundational knowledge to hands-on scanning expertise.
You can choose from flexible options, including:
- In-person 1–2 day courses for rapid skills development
- Comprehensive fellowship programs with structured mentorship and certification
- Self-paced online learning backed by expert-reviewed scan feedback
GUSI has supported clinicians in over 120 countries and adapts to the needs of global learners and health systems.
Will participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course?
Yes. GUSI provides a certificate of completion and a transcript with lessons completed and test scores. Residency directors also receive a template for minimum scanning competency based on AAFP curriculum guidelines.
How much does your POCUS training cost?
Empowerment and health equity are the heart of GUSI’s core values. GUSI’s mission is to make the best quality POCUS training affordable and accessible for clinicians worldwide. Price structure varies based on institution, practice setting, and number of participants. Please see our courses for specific pricing.
What medical specialties can apply to the program?
GUSI founders are family doctors who have trained hundreds of physicians in various specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB, and emergency medicine. Any clinician of any specialty is eligible to apply.
Can medical professionals from other fields, train with GUSI?
Yes. GUSI believes POCUS is the most revolutionary addition to the physical exam since the stethoscope. Our training programs are designed for all medical professionals who perform physical exams. This includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, clinical officers, physical therapists, paramedics, EMTs, and more. Everyone can benefit from GUSI’s comprehensive ultrasound training to enhance their clinical practice.
Disclaimer
Please click here to view GUSI’s CME and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy. Please click here to view GUSI’s Statement to Learners on Potential Commercial Bias.
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