# New pPOCUS Training Program Builds on Digital Foundation by 123sonography ## Metadata - Content type: Press - Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/press/new-ppocus-training-program-builds-digital-foundation-123sonography - Published: August 5, 2025 ## Content **Vienna, 5 August 2025** – **Structured Online Education as the Basis for Prehospital Ultrasound Competence** In recent years, ultrasound has increasingly established itself as a critical diagnostic tool in prehospital emergency care. In response to this development, the **Austrian Society for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (ÖNK)**, in collaboration with the **Vienna Ambulance Service** and **123sonography**, has developed a comprehensive training program for **prehospital Point-of-Care Ultrasound (pPOCUS)**. The goal of this multi-phase program is to provide prehospital personnel, emergency physicians, and related medical professionals with **evidence-based, practice-oriented training** for the effective use of ultrasound in emergency settings. The course is **CME-accredited** and, when combined with the practical modules, meets the requirements for **certification according to ÖGUM, DEGUM, or SGUM (Level 1)**. At the core of the curriculum is the digital training component delivered by **123sonography**, which forms **Phase 1** and provides the theoretical foundation for the entire program: - Modular structure across six chapters - In-depth coverage of physiological and pathological concepts tailored to the prehospital context - Case-based learning using real emergency scenarios - Demonstrations of key ultrasound protocols - Knowledge checks via online quizzes - CME certification All content is developed to be **scientifically sound and practically relevant**, aligned with current international standards. The online learning experience is further enhanced by **live ride-alongs** with the Vienna Ambulance Service, directly integrated into the course material. **Phases 2 to 4** build on this foundation with **simulator-based training**, **hands-on practice in small groups**, and **supervised skill application**. The practical emergency ultrasound component is based on the standards of **ÖGUM, DEGUM, and SGUM**. In **Phase 5**, participants must independently document **50 symptom-oriented emergency ultrasound cases**—a requirement for certification. **Phase 6** concludes the program with a **final practical exam** and offers participants the opportunity to earn **Level 1 certification** from ÖGUM, SGUM, or DEGUM. “The online course by 123sonography ensures that all participants enter the practical phases with a consistent and well-founded knowledge base — a critical factor for training quality, learning success, and safe application in the field,” states the ÖNK leadership team. The program is designed for **emergency physicians, paramedics, anesthesiologists**, and **clinical medical students** — in short, for anyone aiming to apply ultrasound in the prehospital emergency setting in a competent and professional manner. 📌 **More information and registration:** [ https://oenk.org/ppocus-lehrgang/](https://oenk.org/ppocus-lehrgang/) 🎓 **CME-accredited online course by 123sonography:** [ https://123sonography.com/courses/prehospital-point-care-ultrasound-ppocus](https://123sonography.com/courses/prehospital-point-care-ultrasound-ppocus) ## **Über 123sonography** sonography ist ein führender Anbieter von Online-Ultraschallkursen mit Sitz in Wien. Das Unternehmen bietet praxisorientierte, CME-zertifizierte Schulungen für medizinisches Fachpersonal weltweit an und setzt dabei auf innovative Lehrmethoden und digitale Technologien.​ ## **Pressekontakt:** sonography GmbH Schwindgasse 7/1 1040 Wien, Österreich E-Mail: Web: [123sonography.com](https://123sonography.com)