Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) can revolutionize the primary care setting by creating a host of benefits, including eliminating referrals to hospitals or urgent cares.
POCUS training is often geared toward hospital settings, but this course is designed specifically for family physicians. Additionally, the activity addresses the updated ACGME curriculum that includes required experience for residents.
Popular POCUS topics covered in this module include:
Andrea Lewis, DO, MPH
Joel Amidon, MD
Joy Shen-Wagner, MD, FAAFP
Mark Deutchman, MD, FAAFP
Matt Chan, MD
Michael Wagner, MD
Paul Bornemann, MD
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
The AAFP has reviewed POCUS Training for Family Medicine and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 6/18/2024 to 6/18/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.