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ACP POCUS 4: Intra-Abdominal Free Fluid

Learn the foundational knowledge and techniques necessary for detecting and visualizing free abdominal fluid using ultrasound. This interactive course shows you how to acquire ultrasound images to confirm the presence or absence of significant intra-abdominal free fluid. You’ll also review examples of common pitfalls and limitations in the evaluation of intra-abdominal free fluid.

ACP POCUS 3: Focused Cardiac Ultrasound

Take this interactive course on the basic principles of cardiac ultrasound imaging and enhance your diagnostic tools. You will learn how to obtain 5 standard cardiac views, evaluate the inferior vena cava, and identify pericardial effusions and other pathologies. Continue preparing for hands-on POCUS training by selecting Start Activity below.

ACP POCUS 2: Lung Ultrasound

Learn new and enriched options for assessing the lungs and chest using POCUS. This interactive guide reviews standard image acquisition techniques and how to recognize normal lung ultrasound artifacts as well as findings consistent with pneumothorax and other pathologies. Select Start Activity below to enhance your foundational knowledge of lung ultrasound and prepare for hands-on training.

ACP POCUS 13: PEARLS—An Ultrasound Physical Examination

Learn a structured POCUS approach to enhance the traditional physical examination. This advanced module introduces the internal medicine physician to a method for examining patients with ultrasound based on well-recognized acoustic windows. When combined, these windows provide a framework for a multisystem ultrasound physical examination that integrates cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal views.

ACP POCUS 12: Upper Extremity MSK

Discover new options for using POCUS to visualize the hand, wrist, and shoulder. This activity will cover the most pertinent anatomic landmarks and techniques for upper extremity musculoskeletal ultrasound. You will also learn about common difficulties and pitfalls to avoid when performing ultrasound onthe upper extremities.

ACP POCUS 11: Lower Extremity MSK

Learn how to use POCUS to scan for knee and ankle abnormalities. This advanced activity covers the most pertinent anatomic landmarks and techniques involved in lower extremity musculoskeletal ultrasound.

ACP POCUS 10: Gallbladder

Learn about the indications, anatomic landmarks, transducer considerations and techniques, and other POCUS skills associated with scanning the gallbladder. You will also analyze examples of pathologic findings that you may encounter during such work.

ACP POCUS 1: Obtaining Adequate Images for Interpretation

Start your POCUS education here and learn how to use Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) probes and imaging units to obtain interpretable images. This beginner course reviews the basics of operating the machine, hands-on skills for probe placement and manipulation, and image interpretation. By completing this online learning activity, you will gain the foundational POCUS knowledge required to participate in subsequent modules and ACP’s live POCUS training courses.

ACP Pain Management: Osteoarthritis: What Works?

Eric Ruderman, MD, discusses the prevalence and impact of osteoarthritis and current best practices for treatment and pain mitigation. The 2024 rerelease of ACP's modules within the Pain Management Learning Series includes updated information and provides additional learning and credit earning opportunity for learners who claimed credit for earlier versions. CME/MOC credit are free to ACP Members. Nonmembers may purchase access to claim CME/MOC credit for $25.

ACP Pain Management Cases: Low Back Pain

This interactive training series consists of 7 core modules and 2 sets of case studies. ACP Pain Management Cases: Low Back Pain provides interactive training on assessment and treatment to improve pain, function, and mood for patients with low back pain. By the conclusion of these cases, the learner will be able to: