POCUS (Point-of-care ultrasound)

October 25, 2025

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool in contemporary medical practice and education. It is a safe, efficient, and versatile imaging modality that provides real-time clinical information at the bedside. POCUS can be performed quickly, at any time of day, and supports timely decision-making by guiding appropriate interventions for individual patients. Incorporating POCUS education into clinical training equips busy healthcare providers with practical skills to deliver faster, safer, and more informed care—especially in critical, time-sensitive scenarios.

Target Audience

Physicians

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate the indications and limitations of lung, pleural, cardiac, gastric, and abdominal POCUS.
  • Compare normal and pathological ultrasound findings across lung, pleural, cardiac, gastric, and abdominal POCUS.
  • Demonstrate the acquisition and optimization of high-quality POCUS images.
  • Integrate POCUS findings into bedside clinical decision-making.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.75 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 4.75 hour(s) of participation.
Course opens: 
08/28/2025
Course expires: 
12/23/2025
Event starts: 
10/25/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/25/2025 - 2:50pm EDT
Cost:
$200.00
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October 25th
Lung and Pleural Ultrasound
Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD
08:40am - 09:00am
Abdominal Ultrasound (FAST Exam)
Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD
09:00am - 09:20am
Gastric Ultrasound and Assessment of Full Stomach
Harish Ram, MD
09:20am - 09:40am
Hands-on Gastric Ultrasound Scanning Stations
Sanjay Dwarakanath, MD, Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD, Harish Ram, MD
09:40am - 10:40am
Basic Transthoracic Views
Sanjay Dwarakanath, MD
10:40am - 11:00am
Assessment of the LV Systolic Function
Sanjay Dwarakanath, MD
11:00am - 11:20am
Echocardiographic Assessment of the RV
Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD
11:20am - 11:40am
Basics of Valvular Pathology
Harish Ram, MD
11:40am - 12:00pm
Basics of Hemodynamic Assessment, Plus Q/A Session
Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Hands-on Cardiac Scanning Station 1 (cardiac): views acquisition, LV/RV function, basics valve, CO estimation Station 2 (cardiac): views acquisition, LV/RV function, basics valve, CO estimation Station 3 (lungs and abdomen): FAST exam and lung ultrasound
Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD, Harish Ram, MD, Sanjay Dwarakanath, MD
01:00pm - 02:30pm
Speaker(s)

Sanjay Dwarakanath

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Aibek Mirrakhimov, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Harish Ram, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.75 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 4.75 hour(s) of participation.

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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