Learn POCUS Locally in Missouri with Practical POCUS

Affordable, Hands-On Ultrasound Training — Right Here at Home

Are you a clinically practicing Missouri-based healthcare professional or medical, nursing, PA, or paramedic student eager to learn point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)?

Practical POCUS is proud to offer local, hands-on training designed just for students like you — right here in the Show-Me State!

Why Choose Our Missouri Classes?

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Tailored for Students

Our local courses are built with beginner and intermediate learners in mind. Whether you're just starting out or want to sharpen your scanning skills before clinicals, you'll get personalized instruction and plenty of practice.

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Affordable and Accessible

As a Missouri-based company, we’re committed to supporting students in our own backyard. We are able to provide free courses for those Missouri residents and those working in Missouri.

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100% Hands-On Learning

This isn’t a lecture-only course. You’ll spend the majority of your time scanning on live models with real equipment, guided by experienced instructors who are there to help every step of the way.

What You’ll Learn

Our student-focused POCUS classes cover:

  • Introduction to Ultrasound & Machine Basics
  • Probe Handling & Image Acquisition
  • Cardiac & Lung Ultrasound
  • Abdominal & eFAST Scans
  • Vascular Access Guidance
  • OB/GYN & First Trimester Scans
  • Clinical Integration & Interpretation Skills

You’ll leave with foundational skills you can apply immediately clinically.

Who Teaches the Classes?

Our instructors are licensed healthcare professionals and educators with real-world experience and a passion for teaching. We keep class sizes small to ensure individual attention and a supportive learning environment.

Emergency Physicians

Hospitalists & Critical Care Providers

Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs)

Nurses, EMTs, & Paramedics

Our instructors are licensed sonographers, clinicians, and educators with real-world experience and a passion for teaching.

Upcoming Local Classes

We host regular student-focused POCUS workshops across Missouri, including:

  • St. Louis
  • Columbia
  • Kansas City
  • Springfield
  • Rolla & surrounding areas

Courses are held during different days of the week including weekends, ranging from half-day to 3-day classes.

Who Can Attend?

These classes are open to:

  • Nursing, Medical, and PA Students
  • EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses
  • Physicians, PAs, NPs, and CRNAs
  • PTs, ATs, and More Healthcare Professionals
  • Any Missouri Resident Entering Healthcare

No previous ultrasound experience required!

What Missouri Students Are Saying

I was shocked how much I learned in just one day. This class made me feel 10x more prepared for clinicals.

— Jenna T., PA Student, Columbia, MO

It was so helpful to have a local course that was affordable and focused on student learning. I’ll definitely be back for the advanced class!

— Marcus B., Nursing Student, Kansas City, MO

I thought this class online was very easy to follow and helped what I learned in the in-seat portion at the hospital.

Crystal S., RN, Osage, MO

This class was a great learning experience. Great for a review course or for a novice learner.

Sherry C., NP, St. Charles, MO

Extremely well researched and presented course. A must have for family or ER practice.

Steven K., NP, Yuma, AZ

The instructors, the hands-on, and the didactic portions of this course was all amazing and well balanced.

Jacqulyn C., Paramedic, Moberly, MO

The class was amazing and very hands on approach. The pre-class videos are very good and put it all in perspective once you start the in-class portion. Highly recommend and encourage all health care professionals to take this class.

Jay F., Paramedic, Dixon, MO

Traveled for 24 hours to reach the course, that included a 15-hour continuous flight, now since it ends, I'm so happy that I did this. This course is worth everything you do to join it. Just impressive, thank you guys!

Nuri A., MD, Qatar

Well-organized course with knowledgeable instructors and a great deal of hands-on practice. I took this course having minimal US experience but now I feel confident incorporating these skills into my practice. Highly recommend!

Annabel P., PA, Columbia, MO

I enjoyed this introduction. Very straightforward and good information present!

Nolan P., PA Student, Provo, UT

I've gone through several online ultrasound courses. This is the best for the amount of time it takes. Not too long and very to the point.

John W., MD, Nashville, TN

have been looking at pocus for a while, these lectures are as close to a live conference I have seen. Showing the probe position is most helpful!

Javier V., MD, Dallas, TX

Good resource for novices. Good refresher for more experienced clinicians.

Petros K., Greensburg, PA

Ready to Join a Class Near You?

Frequent, Small Classes
Significant Hands-On Practice
Free Training for Missouri Learners
Hands-On Training from Leading Experts