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This curriculum teaches POCUS techniques for assessing fetal presentation, fetal cardiac activity, fetal count, placental position, and amniotic fluid volume during the third trimester. All examination questions are based on the curriculum.
SECTION 1
POCUS
basics
5 modules with diagrams
- Ultrasound controls
- Physics of ultrasound
- Probe movements
- Probe types
- System care
SECTION 2
Advanced skills for certification
1 module
- Third trimester obstetrics
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The following 3OB courses are offered by independent organizations
(listed alphabetically A-Z)
Certain courses are CPoCUS-accredited by meeting
CPoCUS quality and training criteria
Note: CPoCUS does not determine course fees or cancellation policies
POCUS Outreach
- IP certification courses
Two-day hands-on workshops and exams designed to provide IP certification in point of care ultrasound.
CERTIFY
How to get certified
as an Independent Practitioner (IP)
IP candidate completes a CPoCUS- accredited 3OB introductory course
IP candidate completes logged scan requirements supervised by a 3OB IP examiner
IP candidate passes three examinations with a 3OB IP examiner
3OB IP examiner submits an IP request for the IP candidate
IP candidate pays
one-time certificate fee to finalize IP certification (fee waived for non-physicians)
IP candidate receives IP number and 3OB IP certificate
Brief overview of certification examinations
You must be a CPoCUS member to attempt any examination
All examination questions are based on the curriculum
Written examination assesses knowledge base.
The Written exam is conducted on a computer (one examiner supervises many candidates).
Pass score of 85%.
The Written exam is an online, multiple choice, closed book examination with 20-80 questions. If the candidate fails the first attempt, they receive a report detailing incorrect answers. Candidates may re-write the examination the next day.
Visual examination assesses image interpretation and ability to integrate POCUS findings into clinical care.
The Visual exam is conducted on a computer (one examiner supervises one candidate).
Pass score of 85%.
The Visual exam uses an online interactive video presentation. The examiner asks the candidate to interpret images and videos, and incorporate findings into case scenarios.
Practical examination assesses image generation.
The Practical exam is conducted on a standardized patient (one examiner supervises one candidate).
Pass score of 100%.
The Practical exam is an in-person scanning examination. The examiner uses a detailed checklist of essential techniques to assess the candidate.
The candidate should perform the techniques without hesitation and without prompting from the examiner.
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