Introduction to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, iCELS, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.00 hours), Contact Hours (MA Board of Nursing) (9.60 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (8.00 hours)

iCELS leveraged the ultrasound expertise from our educational and clinical faculty to deliver a one day hands-on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) course for clinicians. Open to all clinicians who use or are interested in using POCUS technology, this 8 hour course will be hosted at UMass Chan Medical School in Central Massachusetts at the iCELS simulation lab. Featuring a small instructor to learner ratio (1:4) attendees will participate in facilitated discussions and reviews of POCUS basics followed by hands on practice using a variety of point of care ultrasound devices to scan task trainers and human models.

For questions please contact iCELS staff at [email protected]

1. describe key ultrasound physics concepts and demonstrate basic image optimization techniques (knobology), as measured by instructor observation.
2. perform a longitudinal IVC scan and assess collapsibility on a live model, as evaluated by instructor observation.
3. demonstrate a DVT ultrasound exam, including positioning, and a two-point compression ultrasound of the femoral and popliteal veins on a standardized patient, demonstrating correct technique as observed by an instructor.
4. identify arterial and venous structures and perform ultrasound-guided vascular access on a task trainer, facilitated by instructor demonstration and feedback.
5. perform a complete eFAST exam on a live model, correctly identifying pericardial, pleural, and abdominal views, as assessed by a an instructor.
6. identify renal anatomy on a standardized patient and identify hydronephrosis on ultrasound using a task trainer, with performance evaluated by an instructor.
7. identify lung sliding, B-lines, pleural effusion, and pneumothorax on live models or task trainers, as demonstrated through supervised scanning.
8. obtain parasternal long axis, parasternal short axis, and subxiphoid views to assess gross cardiac function and pericardial effusion, with performance assessed by instructor observation.

Registration Fees:

Physicians $400

APPs (NP, PA) $300

Resident/Fellow $200

Please register by September 25th.  Space is limited!

UMass Chan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Cancellation Policy

The Introduction to POCUS event is non-refundable when canceled less than 2 week prior to the course date. No shows are non-refundable.  If cancelling prior to 2 weeks, please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School iCELS reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact iCELS at [email protected]. 

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UMass Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.