Point of Care Ultrasound – ICU
The Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate Program at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), organized with the Global Healthcare Academy (GHA), is a 6-month intensive training course tailored for clinicians in critical care and acute settings. JSS AHER (NAAC A++ accreditation, QS-ranked) is recognized for innovation in intensive care education. The GHA partnership adds an international dimension, ensuring training in global best practices.
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6 Months
Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or Anesthesiology (MD, DNB, or equivalent)
About courses
- Develop expertise in bedside ultrasound for critical care
- Gain proficiency in evaluating cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal conditions
- Engage in research to advance POCUS applications
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for better patient outcomes
- Hands-on training in ICUs and emergency settings
- Supervised practice of ultrasound techniques
- Academic seminars and interactive case discussions
- Participation in POCUS-related research projects
- Perform bedside ultrasound with confidence
- Apply POCUS in critical and emergency scenarios
- Contribute to research on ultrasound in critical care
- Enhance patient outcomes through rapid diagnostics
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01 What are the eligibility criteria?
Clinicians working in critical care, emergency medicine, or anesthesia.
02 Does training cover only cardiac scans, or full-body applications?
It covers cardiac, pulmonary, abdominal, and vascular applications.
03 Will I learn to use ultrasound in shock and trauma scenarios?
Yes, POCUS in acute and shock settings is a major focus.
04 Is the training primarily theory-based or hands-on?
The program is highly practical, with extensive bedside training.
05 Will participants get exposure to Doppler applications in ICU care?
Yes, Doppler techniques are included for vascular assessments.
06 Does the course prepare me to independently perform and interpret scans?
Yes, by the end of training, fellows can confidently perform and interpret bedside scans.
07 Are participants assessed through OSCEs or skill-based evaluations?
Yes, structured assessments are conducted to evaluate competence.
08 Will this certificate help me integrate POCUS into daily ICU practice?
Yes, it prepares participants to use POCUS as a decision-making tool in real time.
09 Does the training include documentation and reporting of POCUS findings?
Yes, structured reporting and documentation are emphasized.
10 Are opportunities available for POCUS-related research?
Yes, fellows may contribute to clinical studies on POCUS applications.