POCUS certification for today’s clinical practice
The POCUS Certification Academy equips clinicians around the world with certifications and educational opportunities that strengthen point-of-care ultrasound knowledge and practice.
Our vision
We believe that the future of ultrasound is portable, mobile, and provides exceptional diagnostic potential to improve healthcare practice.
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy offers globally recognized certifications for healthcare providers to independently validate their POCUS knowledge, application, and proficiency.
124 countries
across the globe rely on and recognize POCUS certifications
150,000+ clinicians
have used online assessments to get certified
1.8M+ patients
cared for daily by certified clinicians
124 countries
across the globe rely on and recognize POCUS certifications
150,000+ clinicians
have used online assessments to get certified
1.8M+ patients
cared for daily by certified clinicians
Advancing the field, serving the community
POCUS certification is more than a single milestone—it’s a way for clinicians to build skill, validate practice, and strengthen care wherever patients need ultrasound.
Practical proficiency
POCUS supports clinicians who need ultrasound skills that translate directly into real-world care settings, from bedside assessment to procedural guidance.
Accessible learning pathways
From fundamentals to clinical and specialty certifications, POCUS offers step-by-step pathways that help clinicians grow with confidence.
A global clinical community
POCUS brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, anesthetists, and specialized clinicians using point-of-care ultrasound around the world.
Practical proficiency
POCUS supports clinicians who need ultrasound skills that translate directly into real-world care settings, from bedside assessment to procedural guidance.
Accessible learning pathways
From fundamentals to clinical and specialty certifications, POCUS offers step-by-step pathways that help clinicians grow with confidence.
A global clinical community
POCUS brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, anesthetists, and specialized clinicians using point-of-care ultrasound around the world.
Featured
Program
Featured
Program
POCUS HeartFocus Certification Program
See innovation in action with the POCUS HeartFocus Certification Program. Jointly developed by the POCUS Certification Academy and DESKi, it combines theoretical knowledge, practical application, clinical integration, and rigorous skills validation.
Point-of-Care, Bedside, Focused, Limited and Handheld are commonly used terms to modify the word “ultrasound”, although the term point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been widely adopted.
The working definition of POCUS used by The POCUS Certification Academy is “the simultaneous acquisition and interpretation of ultrasound images at the patient’s bedside by a healthcare professional to immediately inform diagnosis or treatment, or to aid in the completion of procedures.”
Most learners start with the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate, which serves as the prerequisite for more advanced certifications.
Yes. Inteleos governs and manages the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™), and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certification Academy™. The Inteleos Foundation oversees the philanthropic work for the organization.
Join the POCUS community
Join the POCUS community
With the support of our global network of volunteers, trainers, and ambassadors, we’ve delivered POCUS certification, events, and training in over 139 countries. As a non-profit organization, we rely on passionate healthcare providers like you to keep the momentum going.
Explore flexible ways to connect, volunteer, and make a global impact.
Ready to Get Started?
Take the next step in your POCUS certification journey.
Ready to Get Started?
Take the next step in your POCUS certification journey.