POCUS – Point of Care Ultrasound
Show: Expert Insights
Unsure how to begin learning bedside ultrasound? Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training is modular and specialty-focused. Harshil Swaminarayan, MD, Adult Hospital Medicine and Jose Ochoa, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Carle Foundation Hospital, outlines practical steps: pick relevant modalities (cardiac, lung, DVT, procedural guidance), pursue local training tracks, complete credentialing and QA requirements, and follow institutional documentation and billing policies. The discussion also covers available Carle trainings, CME options, and how to contact the program for tailored support.
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