Introduction to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

This entry level, half day introductory workshop is suited to medical professionals, nurse practitioners, nurses and paramedics with no (or minimal) previous experience with bedside ultrasound. 

For further information contact Nikki Murray: Email: admin@learnem.com.au

TEN-360: Introduction to POCUS

The workshop will assist the leaner to become confident to setup a range of common ultrasound machines, identify the types of probes and their uses for POCUS, how to change / switch between probes and become familiar with the core fundamentals for image optimisation.

The workshop will allow the learner to focus on one ultrasound technique of their choice enabling them to incorporate their POCUS training into clinical practice. Options include:

• POCUS assessment for Deep Vein Thrombosis 

• Ultrasound guided joint injection/aspiration

• POCUS assessment for Pneumothorax

• Ultrasound guided intravenous cannulation and venesection

• Ultrasound guide nerve block

Please note: Learners select only one of the above techniques to learn and practice in this short introductory workshop.

TEN-360: Introduction to POCUS: Course Calendar for 2026

LearnEM Suite of Ultrasound Workshops

LearnEM provide a range of accredited ultrasound training suited to hospital and community based medical professionals, training medical officers, nurse practitioners, midwives, nurses and paramedics

Entry level Courses

• TEN-360:Introduction to POCUS (half day)

• Point of Care Ultrasound – Emergency (two days)

• Point of Care Ultrasound – Primary Care (two days)

• POCUS for Midwifery Practice (one day)

Advanced Courses

• POCUS - FELS: Focused Echocardiography in Life Support (one day)

• POCUS - LBR: Liver Biliary and Renal Tract (one day)

• POCUS - Anaesthesia (one day)

• POCUS - Obstetrics (one day)

• POCUS - Advanced Emergency Medicine (three days)

Which Course for Me ??

For most learners the two day POCUS - Core Emergency or POCUS - Core Primary Care courses provide intensive hands-on training that builds confidence and competence to incorporate POCUS into hospital or community based clinical practice. Both courses introduce the learner to a broad range of uses for ultrasound as an aid to diagnosis and for assisting clinical procedures.

The one day POCUS for Midwifery Practice builds confidence in the use of ultrasound in the first and third trimester and is designed for the midwifery student and midwifes wishing to learn ultrasound or extend their skills.

The POCUS - Anaesthesia, POCUS - Obstetric and  POCUS - Advanced Emergency Medicine workshops are designed for Rural generalists/Specialists and Trainees in the areas of anaesthesia, obstetrics and emergency medicine. While some experience with ultrasound is helpful the workshops may be easily undertaken by medical officers with minimal or no preexisting knowledge or experience as well as the experienced MO who wishes to upskill/extend their use in Ultrasound in the area of anaesthesia, obstetrics and emergency medicine. 

The POCUS-FELS and the POCUS-LBR workshops assume the core knowledge and skills covered in POCUS - Core Emergency/Primary Care workshops.