CPoCUS Tracks

Diagnostic (DIAG)

This advanced track is for managing clinical scenarios involving biliary, urinary tract, venous, and ocular pathologies

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This advanced curriculum teaches clinicians POCUS skills for managing biliary, venous, urinary tract and ocular pathologies. It includes protocols for image generation, image identification, and clinical integration.

SECTION 1

POCUS
Basics

5 modules with diagrams

SECTION 2

Advanced skills for certification

5 modules

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The following DIAG courses are offered by independent organizations

(listed alphabetically)

Bootcamp EDE

Three-day hands-on workshops and exams designed to provide IP certification in point of care ultrasound.

April 4-6, 2023

EDE2

Two-day course that takes the seasoned practitioner to the next level. Le cours ÉDU2 est un cours avancé d'échographie ciblée qui permet aux cliniciens chevronnés d'approfondir leurs compétences.

TBD

ePoCUS Essentials

Advanced IP certification courses providing POCUS instruction on DIAG indications. Combined with RESUS IP certification.

TBD

Prairie POCUS

Four-day hands-on workshop with integrated CPoCUS exams designed for participants to obtain full independent practitioner certification at the end of the course.

Nov 9-12, 2023

SONO Manitoba

Three-day hands-on courses at University of Manitoba are designed to provide IP certification in point of care ultrasound. Combined with MSK IP certification.

Apr 19-21, 2023
June 7-9, 2023

CERTIFY

How to get certified

IP candidate completes a CPoCUS-accredited introductory course relevant to the DIAG track

IP candidate completes logged scan requirements supervised by a DIAG Track Instructor

IP candidate passes three examinations with a DIAG Track Instructor

DIAG Track Instructor submits an IP request for the IP candidate

IP candidate pays one-time certificate fee to finalize IP certification

IP candidate receives IP number and DIAG IP certificate

Brief overview of certification examinations

Written examination to assess knowledge base.

The Written Exam is conducted on a computer with a pass score of 85% (one examiner, many candidates).

You must join CPoCUS prior to writing the Written exam.

The Written Exam is an online, multiple choice, closed book examination with 20-80 questions. If you fail the first attempt, you will receive a report detailing which questions you answered incorrectly. You may re-write the exam the next day.

Visual examination to assess image interpretation skills and the ability to integrate POCUS findings into clinical care.

The Visual Exam is conducted on a computer with a pass score of 85% (one examiner, one candidate).

These exams take place with a CPoCUS instructor using an interactive video presentation. Candidates are shown images and video clips and are asked to interpret images and incorporate findings into case scenarios.

Practical examination to assess image generation skills.

The Practical Exam is conducted on a standardized patient with a pass score of 100% (one examiner, one candidate).

The examiner uses a detailed checklist of the essential skills required of all IP candidates.

An IP candidate’s training should be sufficient to allow them to pass the Practical exam without any hesitation in performing skills and without any prompting from the examiner.

Maintain

Keep up to date with MOC

Maintenance of Competency (MOC) helps refresh and expand your POCUS skills

Online quizzes available in French and English

Test your POCUS skills in these tracks:

Acute Care CORE
Family Medicine CORE
Resuscitation
Diagnostic

How to complete MOC modules online

Login, select a MOC module in Members sections

Read Curriculum

Take Quiz (score ≥ 85%)

Download Certificate of Completion

Earn CME credits with MOC

Earn up to 30 credits by reviewing the DIAG curriculum
and passing the DIAG MOC quizzes