POCUS (International Point of Care Ultrasound) - Nov 2-3, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 AM - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00 PM, HFH - Detroit - Simulation Center, Detroit, MI


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.50 hours), AMA PRA Non-Physician Attendance (14.50 hours)

The International Point-of-Care (POC) course has been uniquely developed to promote educational excellence in POC ultrasound for residents, fellows, practicing physicians and mid-level providers in various clinical settings. This course will provide participants with a unique opportunity to develop basic and advanced skills in POC ultrasound in a state-of-the-art simulation center at the Henry Ford Hospital. The course has been designed to meet the educational goals for both beginners and those with more advanced skills, using an evidence-based approach and standard ultrasound imaging protocols. You will also have an opportunity to work closely with expert faculty throughout the course. Participants will also have access to an excellent pocket book focusing on all commonly used applications for POC ultrasound, and ample opportunity for hands-on small group scanning to improve image acquisition and interpretation skills.

1. Become familiar with an ultrasound user interface and demonstrate a basic understanding of ultrasound physics and imaging principles.
2. Become familiar with proper transducer orientation for various POC ultrasound applications, and describe accurately terminology used during image acquisition, including tilting, rocking, fanning, rotating, sliding etc.
3. Develop a basic scanning protocol for various POC imaging applications including, vascular, cardiac, biliary, pulmonary, abdominal, trauma, and obstetrics ultrasound
4. Demonstrate an ability to perform ultrasound-guided procedures including vascular access, paracentesis, and thoracentesis
5. Demonstrate the ability to perform a focused ultrasound examination during the evaluation of critically ill patients with shock / hypotension
6. Recognize ultrasound imaging artifacts, and discuss their role in image interpretation
7. Explain some of the imaging pitfalls and discuss how they may affect accurate interpretation of POC ultrasound studies
8. Define the ALARA principle, and discuss its role in ultrasonography
9. Recognize abnormal ultrasound images and discuss how they may impact clinical decision making

Henry Ford Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

 

DESIGNATION STATEMENT:

Henry Ford Health designates this live course for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

FACULTY/PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

Henry Ford Health adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Henry Ford Health has implemented mechanisms to identify and mitigate financial relationships with ineligible companies for all individuals in a position to control the content of this activity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of this activity.

Cancellation Policy

Henry Ford Health's Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Henry Ford Health Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, please contact [email protected]. 

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Henry Ford Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.