CME Credits Available: 28 AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits (optional at checkout)

Overview

The Nephrology POCUS Certification Program is a comprehensive, structured training pathway designed to help healthcare professionals confidently integrate point-of-care ultrasound into clinical practice.

Participants advance through an interactive online curriculum and actual patient simulation cases using the SonoSimulator—designed to build real-world clinical skills while preparing for the Nephrology POCUS Certification (CP-N).

This program is appropriate for both beginners and clinicians seeking structured preparation for certification.

Details

• 12 Week Program: Self-paced online curriculum
• Virtual Scanning: Hands-on practice with real patient cases using the SonoSimulator to master probe movement, anatomy, and pathology recognition
• Flexible Start: Begin anytime with rolling enrollment

Assigned Modules

• Fundamentals of Ultrasound
• Cardiology Core
• Aorta / IVC Anatomy & Physiology
• Aorta / IVC Clinical Applications
• Lower Extremity DVT
• Lung Anatomy & Physiology
• Pulmonary Core
• Renal Core
• Bladder Core

No prior ultrasound experience is required. Participants begin with ultrasound fundamentals before progressing into focused multi-system applications.

The program is designed to build confidence step-by-step, allowing learners to apply knowledge directly into clinical practice while progressing toward certification readiness.

Certification Voucher

This program includes a POCUS Certification Exam Voucher for Nephrology (a $750 value).

POCUS Certification eligibility requirements:

• Active licensure in a relevant healthcare profession
• Active clinical practice in an appropriate setting
• Documentation and attestation of required POCUS case experience within the previous two years

Required case experience:

• 25 IVC cases
• 20 Lower Extremity DVT cases
• 20 Lung cases
• 20 Renal / Genitourinary cases