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POCUS Essentials & Musculoskeletal Essentials package
Learn POCUS at your own pace through our online video curriculum. These are not your standard ultrasound courses; our modules are engaging, clinically-oriented, and allow you to track your performance as you go. This subscription includes POCUS Essentials, MSK Essentials, and GUSI Additional Topics.
From: $287 / year
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POCUS Essentials & Musculoskeletal Essentials package Description:
Learn POCUS at your own pace through our online video curriculum. These are not your standard ultrasound courses; our modules are engaging, clinically-oriented, and allow you to track your performance as you go. You will leave these courses with the skills and confidence to integrate POCUS into your practice and enhance the bedside experience for you and your patients.
POCUS Essentials topics: FAST, Cardiac Echo, Lung, AAA screening, Gall Bladder, Cellulitis/Abscess, Renal & Bladder, DVT, OB, Musculoskeletal, Ultrasound-guided Procedures, Pediatric Ultrasound, Skin & Derm, with new content constantly added.
MSK topics include: Pathology, U/S-guided Injections, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand & Fingers, Hip, Hamstring, Posterior Lower Leg, Knee, Ankle, and Foot.
This subscription includes POCUS Essentials, MSK Essentials, and GUSI Additional Topics. To add MSK Essentials to your current POCUS Essentials subscriptions, CLICK HERE.
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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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…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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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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Course FAQ’s
Who should take the Point of Care Ultrasound Essentials course?
This course is ideal for emergency medicine physicians, family medicine providers, hospitalists, intensivists, primary care doctors, pediatricians, trauma specialists, and critical care professionals.
What will I learn in the Point of Care Ultrasound Essentials course?
The course covers ultrasound fundamentals, key anatomical structures, and scanning techniques for performing essential point-of-care exams, including those for the heart, lungs, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system.
How will the Point of Care Ultrasound Essentials course improve my practice?
By incorporating POCUS into your practice, you’ll be able to make faster, more accurate clinical decisions, improving diagnostic capabilities and enhancing patient care outcomes in various healthcare environments.
Is there any commercial bias in GUSI’s educational content?
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.
Do you accept applicants from outside of the United States?
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.
What does the GUSI curriculum entail?
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.
Will participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course?
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.
How much does your POCUS training cost?
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.
What medical specialties can apply to the program?
GUSI founders are family doctors who have trained hundreds of physicians in various specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB, and emergency medicine. Any clinician of any specialty is eligible to apply.
Can medical professionals from other fields, train with GUSI?
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.
Disclaimer
The AAFP has reviewed GUSI’s Essentials Course in Point of Care Ultrasound and deemed it acceptable for up to 25.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 6/1/2025 to 6/1/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.AAFP Activity #107911.
The AAFP has reviewed GUSI online POCUS course: MSK Essentials and deemed it acceptable for up to 10.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 04/16/2023 to 04/15/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Activity #101263.
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