# POCUS FocusClass ## Metadata - Content type: Course - Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass - Published: October 17, 2017 - Last updated: August 5, 2025 - Category: POCUS / Emergency / Critical Care - Course Type: FocusClass ## Overview With the Point of Care Ultrasound FocusClass you will become skilled in the use of handheld ultrasound devices and ultrasound exams in your clinical setting. You will save critical time in making a diagnosis - even if you currently have little or no experience in the use of ultrasound. Note: This course includes AI-generated translations in Spanish and Arabic. Accuracy is not guaranteed (read more in Terms & Conditions) ## Media ![pocus fc thumbnail](https://123sonography.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/screenshot_2024-04-09_at_16.57.48.png) ## Snapshot - Duration: 6.6 hours - Total CME credits that can be earned: 6 - Chapters: 13 - Lectures: 14 - Quizzes: 12 ## Intended Audience - Health Care Professionals - General practitioners - Primary Care Physicians - Medical Students - Sonographers - Physician Assistants ## Faculty - [Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC](/speaker/30) - Cardiologist, Head of Digital Learning; Medical University of Vienna - [Patricia Koster, AMS](/speaker/48) - Medical Sonographer - [Prof. Dirk Becker, MD, PhD](/speaker/49) - [Markus Haumer, MD](/speaker/50) - Senior Consultant - [Katherine Eller, AMS](/speaker/51) - Sonographer - [Nikolaus Frimmel, MD, MSc](/speaker/117) - Resident in anaesthesiology; Medical University of Vienna - [Martin Altersberger, MD](/speaker/126) - ÖGUM level II EM Ultrasound; Deputy head Echolab Steyr - [Wilfried Röthy, MD](/speaker/34) - General surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery; Head of Department for vascular medicine, Health Center South Vienna - [Dr. Michele Covella](/speaker/52) - [Prof. Dr. Peter Fitscha](/speaker/18) ## Learning Objectives - After completing the Point Of Care Ultrasound FocusClass, you will be ready to successfully apply hand-held ultrasound in your point of care environment. - You will have a broad understanding of instrumentation, ultrasound anatomy and pathology. ## Topics - Internal Medicine - Family Medicine - Primary Care - Ultrasound in emergencies and prehospital indications ## Pricing Options - Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD ### One-Month Access - Payment type: Monthly subscription - Price: €149 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 1 month - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/48/150 Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription. You get: - Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Half-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €830 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 6 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/48/416 Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn. You get: - 6 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### One-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1162 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 12 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/48/418 Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option. You get: - 12 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Two-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1992 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 24 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/48/420 If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option. You get: - 24 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ## Recommended Blog Posts - [Point of Care Ultrasound: Emergency & Clinical Focus](/blog/common-topics/point-care-ultrasound-pocus-emergency-us-clinical-us-focused-us) - From aiding diagnosis during emergencies to guiding medical procedures, POCUS is revolutionizing patient care. Join us as we uncover its wide-ranging applications and how it enhances diagnostic accuracy. ## CME Information ### Introduction The goal of this activity is to provide online education for the course POCUS FocusClass. This activity is intended for Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Critical Care Physicians, Intensivists, Anaesthesiologists, Internists. ### Financial disclosures Prof Binder does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Patricia Koster does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Prof. Dirk Becker does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Dr Martin Altersberger does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Dr. Markus Haumer does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Katherine Eller does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Dr Nikolaus Frimmel does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Staff at Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography do not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.; Wilfried Röthy does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Peter Fitscha does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Michele Covella does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose. This course is certified for CME, further information on how to claim your CME credits can be found below. ### CME information This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography. Siyemi Learning is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Siyemi Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/accme.png) ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/siyemi.png) ### How to earn your CME credit In order to earn credit, you must watch the videos, take the quiz (pass mark 75%) and complete the evaluation. While you can claim CME certificates as you work through each chapter, if you prefer (e.g. if you are only able to use full credits because you are based in Europe) you can claim a single certificate for your total activity in this course. You will need to pass the quiz at the end of each chapter you complete, then just let us know you are ready to claim your certificate. Send a mail to . Release date: February 2021 Expiry date: February 2024 Carotid, eFAST, Lung II release date: February 2022 Carotid, eFAST, Lung II expiry date: February 2025 Revision date: February 2024 Expiry date: February 2027 Original release date: January 2018 ## Curriculum ### Free lectures - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 0 quizzes - Lecture: [Free lecture](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2357) (Duration: 00:19; Free) - This lecture was designed for healthcare professionals who aim to incorporate handheld ultrasound assessment of the biliary tract in their practice. The professional will learn how to recognise the variants and abnormalities of the biliary tract from presentations, hands-on demo... ### Heart This chapter is designed to provide you with a focus on sonographic planes, terminology and probe manipulation skills, along with techniques involved in handheld ultrasound Echocardiography to evaluate the heart chambers in 2D. Learn how to differentiate normal heart function from major cardiovascular pathology in this focus tutorial. The professional will also identify situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Heart](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_473) (Duration: 00:36) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Heart (CME: 0.5) ### Lung I In a first glance Prof. Thomas Binder will talk about pleural effusions. Next to come are artifacts of the lung such as A-lines and B-lines, how to identify a pulmonary edema and you will learn how you can quickly and accurately identify a pneumothorax. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Lung](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_474) (Duration: 00:24) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Lung (CME: 0.5) ### Obstetrics This chapter is designed for healthcare professionals who have an interest in point of care obstetric ultrasound. The chapter will provide you with probe manipulation techniques and an early pregnancy ultrasound protocol with handheld devices. You will experience how to differentiate ectopic pregnancy and you will learn about the associated probe manipulation technique. The professional will also identify situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Obstretics](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_475) (Duration: 00:24) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Obstetrics (CME: 0.5) ### Kidney This chapter aims to improve your understanding and use of handheld ultrasound to answer clinical questions by focussing on sonographic planes, terminology and probe manipulation skills. The professional will be able to identify the sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal structures required to answer common clinical questions and understand situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25 - Lecture: [Kidney](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_477) (Duration: 00:20) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Kidney (CME: 0.25) ### Urinary tract This chapter aims to improve your understanding and use of handheld ultrasound to answer clinical questions by focussing on sonographic planes, terminology and probe manipulation skills. The professional will be the variants and abnormalities of the urinary tract from presentations, hands-on demos and case-based learning. The professional will be able to understand situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Urinary tract](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_476) (Duration: 00:27) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Urinary tract (CME: 0.5) ### Biliary tract This chapter was designed for healthcare professionals who aim to incorporate handheld ultrasound assessment of the biliary tract in their practice. The professional will learn how to recognise the variants and abnormalities of the biliary tract from presentations, hands-on demo and case-based learning and understand situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25 - Lecture: [Biliary tract](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_478) (Duration: 00:19) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Biliary tract (CME: 0.25) ### Abdominal Aorta This chapter aims to improve your understanding and use of handheld ultrasound to answer clinical questions in your practice by focussing on sonographic planes, terminology and probe-manipulation skills. The topic provides an overview of anatomical structures and vessels around the abdominal aorta where the professional will understand variants and abnormalities as well as situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Abdominal Aorta](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_498) (Duration: 00:29) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Abdominal Aorta (CME: 0.5) ### MSK This chapter provides an introduction to the anatomy and ultrasound examination of the knee and shoulder. Particular emphasis is given to scanning protocols as well as tips and strategies for obtaining high-quality images. The professional will be able to identify the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal structures required to answer common clinical questions and understand situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [MSK 1](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_499) (Duration: 00:29) - Lecture: [MSK 2](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_500) (Duration: 00:19) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - MSK (CME: 0.75) ### DVT This chapter aims to improve your understanding and use of handheld ultrasound to answer clinical questions by focussing on sonographic planes, terminology, and probe manipulation skills. Importantly, an overview of anatomical landmarks of the peripheral venous system is included as part of this chapter. The professional will recognise the variants and abnormalities of the peripheral venous system from the presentation of a hands-on demo and case-based learning and will understand situations when a referral for a second opinion is indicated. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [DVT](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_501) (Duration: 00:29) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - DVT (CME: 0.5) ### Carotid Imaging the carotid arteries is "straight forward". In this chapter we will explain, which instrumentation you need and how a carotid ultrasound exam is performed. Here you will also review the anatomy of neck arteries and learn when a carotid scan is indicated in a point of care setting. After completion you will know how to assess the Intima Media Thickness (IMD) and detect plaques to assess cardiovascular risk. In addition, we cover the topic of "carotid artery dissection". - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Carotid](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_1258) (Duration: 00:46) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Carotid (CME: 0.75) ### eFAST Here we teach you the eFAST protocol, which is used in the ultrasound assessment of trauma patients. Niko and Martin explain when it should be used and which views you should acquire. Learn which pathologies you can detect and watch teaching cases, which highlight the potential of the eFAST exam. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [eFAST](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_1259) (Duration: 00:35) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - eFAST (CME: 0.5) ### Lung II Scanning the lungs is not difficult to learn and it can easily be combined with the ultrasound of other organs. This chapter covers the sonographic anatomy and demonstrates how to image the lungs. We provide you with in-depth insights into pleural effusion, pulmonary congestion, consolidations and pneumothorax. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Lung II](/course/point-care-ultrasound-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_1260) (Duration: 00:32) - CME Quiz: POCUS FocusClass - Lung II (CME: 0.5)