Practical POCUS for Hospitals & Agencies

Empowering Clinical Teams with Real-World Ultrasound Skills

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is no longer optional — it’s essential. At Practical POCUS, we help hospitals, primary care. urgent care centers, specialty clinics, and EMS agencies bring high-quality ultrasound training directly to their providers, improving diagnostic speed, accuracy, and patient care.

Why Choose Practical POCUS?

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Clinician-Focused, Patient-Centered Training

We train providers to use POCUS where it matters most — at the bedside, in real time. Our courses focus on clinical relevance and teach your staff how to confidently perform and interpret scans that drive better decision-making.

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We Come to You

No need to send your team away or juggle complex scheduling. Our mobile training team brings all equipment, instructors, live models, and materials directly to your facility. We work around your shifts and space.

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Customized to Your Clinical Setting

Whether you’re a critical access hospital, urban trauma center, urgent care clinic, or EMS agency, our courses are customized to fit your environment, patient population, and team’s skill level.

What We Teach

Depending on the course, topics include:

  • Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS)
  • Lung and Pleural Scans
  • Trauma (eFAST) Exams
  • Peripheral IV, Central Line, and Needle Guidance
  • Gallbladder and other Abdomen Exams
  • Aorta, IVC, and DVT
  • OB/GYN, Bladder, and Renal
  • Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal

Each class includes probe handling, image optimization, and plenty of time for practice.

Who We Train

Our training is ideal for:

Emergency and Urgent Care Providers

Hospitalists & Critical Care Providers

PAs, NPs, and CRNAs

Nurses & Flight Paramedics

EMS, Fire, Military, and Tactical Response Teams

Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

We also offer train-the-trainer programs to help your facility build internal ultrasound champions.

Proven Benefits

Hospitals and agencies that implement POCUS training report:

  • Faster diagnosis & treatment
  • Reduced reliance on imaging departments
  • Improved procedural safety
  • Greater provider confidence
  • Better patient satisfaction

What Our Partners Say

Practical POCUS has a track record of working with EMS agencies and hospitals throughout Missouri, and their approach has consistently met the needs of both large and small systems.

— Kat P., EMS CEO, Kirksville, MO

Thanks to Practical POCUS our nurses have gained the knowledge and confidence needed to use ultrasound across hospital departments to provide better patient care.

— Gavin M., Clinical Nurse Educator, Rolla, MO

Ready to Launch or Expand POCUS at Your Facility?

Let’s build a custom training experience that fits your team’s needs, budget, and schedule.