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Physical Therapy POCUS Essentials

The Physical Therapy POCUS Essentials course equips physical therapists with the skills to incorporate ultrasound into musculoskeletal assessments, enhancing diagnostics and treatment strategies in clinical settings.

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Physical Therapy POCUS Essentials Description:

The Physical Therapy POCUS Essentials course is designed for physical therapists who want to enhance their clinical practice with the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). This course offers a practical, hands-on approach to ultrasound-guided assessments of musculoskeletal injuries, helping clinicians make real-time decisions about patient care.

Participants will learn key anatomical landmarks, probe positioning, and scanning techniques to assess soft tissue injuries, joint conditions, and rehabilitation progress.

With a focus on integrating POCUS into daily physical therapy practice, this course ensures clinicians can confidently utilize ultrasound to improve patient outcomes and streamline treatment plans.

Course Curriculum

Ultrasound Basics Physics and Probes

Ultrasound Basics Scanning Technique

Ultrasound Basics Machine Settings

Ultrasound Basics Artifacts

Ultrasound Basics Summary

Intro to MSK Essentials

MSK Pathology Review Part 1

MSK Pathology Review Part 2

Osteoarthritis

Intro to US Guided Injections

Diagnostic Shoulder

Diagnostic Shoulder Pathology

Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Injection

Lateral Elbow Assessment

Lateral Elbow Pathology

Carpal Tunnel

Carpal Tunnel Injection

1st Dorsal Compartment of the Wrist : DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis

1st Dorsal Compartment of the Wrist Pathology

1st Dorsal Compartment Wrist Injection

Hands & Fingers: Diagnostic Ultrasound

Hands & Fingers : Pathology

Anterior Hip Assessment

Anterior Hip Injection

Diagnostic Lateral Hip

Lateral Hip Scanning Technique

Lateral Hip Pathology

Sacroiliac Joint Injection

High Hamstring Diagnostic

High Hamstring Pathology

Mid-Distal Hamstring Part 1

Mid-Distal Hamstring Part 2

Diagnostic Posterior Lower Leg: Achilles, Gastrocnemius and Soleus

Posterior Lower Leg Pathology

Intro to Knee Ultrasound

Anterior Knee

Posterior Knee

Lateral Knee

Medial Knee

Knee Pathology

Knee Injection: Scanning for Effusion

Knee Injection: Scanning Technique

Ankle Tendons & Ligaments

Ankle Tendon & Ligament Pathology

Ankle Effusion Evaluation

Ankle Injection/Aspiration

Plantar Fascia

Plantar Fascia Pathology

Plantar Fascia Injection

Cardiac Echo Case and Literature (PT)

Cardiac Echo Scanning Technique (PT)

Cardiac Echo Pathology and Pitfalls Part 1 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Pathology and Pitfalls Part 2 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Troubleshooting Part 1 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Troubleshooting Part 2 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Clinical Integration Part 1 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Clinical Integration Part 2 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Clinical Integration Part 3 (PT)

Cardiac Echo Summary (PT)

Pulmonology Case and Literature (PT)

Pulmonology Scanning Technique (PT)

Pulmonology Pathology and Pitfalls (PT)

Pulmonology Troubleshooting (PT)

Pulmonology Clinical Integration (PT)

Pulmonology Summary (PT)

COVID-19 Lung Disease (PT)

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Case and Literature

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Scanning Technique

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pathology and Pitfalls

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Troubleshooting

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Clinical Integration

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Summary

Renal Case and Literature (PT)

Renal Scanning Technique (PT)

Renal Pathology and Pitfalls (PT)

Renal Troubleshooting (PT)

Renal Clinical Integration (PT)

Renal Summary (PT)

DVT Case and Literature (PT)

DVT Scanning Technique (PT)

DVT Pathology and Pitfalls (PT)

DVT Troubleshooting (PT)

DVT Clinical Integration (PT)

DVT Summary (PT)

Skin Soft Tissue Case and Literature

Skin Soft Tissue Scanning Technique

Skin Soft Tissue Pathology and Pitfalls

Skin Soft Tissue Troubleshooting

Skin Soft Tissue Clinical Integration

Skin Soft Tissue Summary

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Join a growing global network of providers gaining confidence with Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Our trusted, accredited curriculum helps you build real-world skills to elevate patient care.

Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.

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Dr. Kate Feibusch, MPH
Physician
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa, California

POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.

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Dr Moses J. Syldcort
FM Physician, Advanced OB
Fellow at Swedish First Hill FMR
Seattle, USA

…the GUSI Essentials course has been an amazing addition to our residency’s POCUS program and has freed up my time to spend teaching residents at the bedside.

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Dr. Anna McDonald
Residency
POCUS Champion, Clinical Faculty and Global Health Lead
Swedish First Hill Family Medicine
USA

Being able to do an ultrasound would be a great way for us to get involved in everyday clinic [as medical students].

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Yalnaz Mohasin
Medical Student
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Bahrain

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Course FAQ’s

This course is ideal for physical therapists, sports medicine clinicians, orthopedic specialists, rehabilitation practitioners, pain management professionals, primary care providers, emergency medicine physicians, and musculoskeletal therapists.

The course focuses on ultrasound-guided assessment of musculoskeletal injuries, joint conditions, and soft tissue evaluations to enhance clinical decision-making in physical therapy.

Yes. With backgrounds in global health, GUSI faculty have taught POCUS across Africa, Asia, North and South America. We currently support learners in over 120 countries worldwide. In alignment with our mission for health equity and empowerment, GUSI adjusts its pricing structure for resource-limited settings to improve access and impact.

The GUSI curriculum equips healthcare providers with the skills to confidently use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across diverse clinical settings.

It combines online coursework, review and assessments to support your journey from foundational knowledge to hands-on scanning expertise.

You can choose from flexible options, including:

  • In-person 1–2 day courses for rapid skills development
  • Comprehensive fellowship programs with structured mentorship and certification
  • Self-paced online learning backed by expert-reviewed scan feedback
    GUSI has supported clinicians in over 120 countries and adapts to the needs of global learners and health systems.

Yes. GUSI provides a certificate of completion and a transcript with lessons completed and test scores. Residency directors also receive a template for minimum scanning competency based on AAFP curriculum guidelines.

Empowerment and health equity are the heart of GUSI’s core values. GUSI’s mission is to make the best quality POCUS training affordable and accessible for clinicians worldwide. Price structure varies based on institution, practice setting, and number of participants. Please see our courses for specific pricing.

GUSI’s founder physicians are board-certified family medicine doctors with extensive experience training healthcare professionals across multiple medical specialties. Our comprehensive POCUS training programs welcome clinicians from family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, emergency medicine, and all other medical specialties. All qualified healthcare providers are eligible to enroll in our point-of-care ultrasound certification courses.

Yes. GUSI believes POCUS is the most revolutionary addition to the physical exam since the stethoscope. Our training programs are designed for all medical professionals who perform physical exams. This includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, clinical officers, physical therapists, paramedics, EMTs, and more. Everyone can benefit from GUSI’s comprehensive ultrasound training to enhance their clinical practice.

No. All GUSI content is created independently. We collect Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures from all course contributors to ensure that no one involved has financial relationships that could bias the educational material. To ensure transparency and trust, we follow best practices in medical education to make sure our content remains objective, evidence-based, and free of commercial influence, especially from companies that sell ultrasound devices or related products.

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“Learning is made easier by the support provided to each student.”

GUSI provided education in the areas I wanted and needed, right from my home and office environment. I recommend this curriculum highly. It’s not just the way the course material is presented—learning is made easier by the support provided to each student throughout the program.

“POCUS Has Allowed Me to Find New Excitement in Primary Care, and Reduces Burnout by Providing Quicker Answers to Medical Problems in Real Time.”

POCUS has allowed me to find new excitement in primary care, and reduces burnout by providing quicker answers to medical problems in real time. By improving my diagnostic skills, and increasing my interaction with patients, I hope to continue to have POCUS as an integral part of my practice!

“…the GUSI Essentials course has been an amazing addition to our residency’s POCUS program and has freed up my time to spend teaching residents at the bedside.”

The GUSI essentials online platform is fantastic for high yield asynchronous learning and letting residents learn at their own pace. I recently gave didactics on bleeding and clotting disorders – and spent an hour of that time dedicated to practicing DVT scanning. All residents were asked to complete the DVT module prior to didactics, so we could use our time in person for hands-on transducer time. The very next week I was attending on service and we had a patient come in with unilateral leg swelling; the resident team was able to quickly and confidently diagnose cellulitis based on the clinical picture and cobblestoning seen on US – but they also felt confident to scan for DVT, practicing their skills acquired the week prior. As an educator, you live for these “lightbulb moments” when students can put theory into practice, and feel confident doing so. Overall, the GUSI Essentials course has been an amazing addition to our residency’s POCUS program and has freed up my time to spend teaching residents at the bedside.

“Being able to do an ultrasound would be a great way for us to get involved in everyday clinic [as medical students].”

I feel like medical students should do this program. I think it’s a great way for us to incorporate what doctors teach us how we can be like useful as medical students being able to do an ultrasound would be a great way for us to get involved in everyday clinic.

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