From: $164 / year
Liver POCUS Essentials Course
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Liver Essentials course offers 7 CME hours and equips healthcare providers with the skills to perform ultrasound-guided liver assessments, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

From: $164 / year

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Liver POCUS Essentials Course Description:
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Liver Essentials course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in liver ultrasound imaging. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ultrasound techniques for evaluating liver conditions at the point of care. Participants will learn key liver anatomy, scanning protocols, and how to assess common liver pathologies such as cirrhosis, fatty liver, and liver masses.
The course includes hands-on training, allowing clinicians to perform real-time ultrasounds with confidence.
By integrating POCUS into their practice, participants will enhance their diagnostic abilities, improve patient outcomes, and make timely, informed clinical decisions in various healthcare settings.
Course Curriculum
Sonographic Approach to Jaundice
Advanced Biliary Pathology
Gallstones vs. No Gallstones
Gallstones #1
Practice identifying gallbladder polyps
Practice identifying multiple gallstones
Peri-Cholecystic Fluid
Thickened Gallbladder Wall
Practice identifying signs of acute cholecystitis
Vascular Liver Disease
Focal Liver Lesions
Practice Identifying a Liver Hemangioma with Simulation
Practice Identifying Liver Cysts with Simulation
Practice Identifying a Complex Liver Mass with Simulation
Ascites and Chronic Liver Disease
Practice identifying ascites and cirrhosis with simulation #1
Practice identifying ascites and cirrhosis with simulation
Acute and Chronic Liver Disease
Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Acute Hepatitis and Liver Failure
Acute Liver Failure vs Chronic Liver Disease
Sonographic Liver Anatomy
Practice Scanning the Liver with Simulation
Portal Triad
Hepatic Steatosis “Fatty Liver”
Practice identifying Fatty Liver with Simulation
Basic Physics and Probes
Practice using a low vs. high frequency probe with simulation
Basic Scanning
Practice Sliding with Simulation
Practice Tilting with Simulation
Practice Rocking with Simulation
Practice Rotating with Simulation
Basic Knobology
Practice Adjusting Depth with Simulation
Practice Adjusting Gain with Simulation
Basic Artifacts
Mirror Artifact Simulation
Acoustic Shadow Artifact Simulation
Posterior Acoustic Enhancement Simulation
Reverberation Artifact Simulation
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Liver POCUS Essentials Course FAQ’s
Who should take the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Liver Essentials course?
This course is ideal for hepatologists, gastroenterologists, emergency medicine physicians, family medicine providers, hospitalists, intensivists, primary care doctors, and critical care professionals.
What will I learn in the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Liver Essentials course?
The course covers liver anatomy, ultrasound scanning techniques, and how to assess common liver conditions like cirrhosis, fatty liver, and liver tumors. Clinicians will also learn how to integrate these skills into their clinical practice for better decision-making.
How will the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Liver Essentials course improve my practice?
By mastering liver ultrasound techniques, you’ll be able to diagnose liver conditions more accurately and quickly, leading to improved patient outcomes and more efficient clinical decision-making in various healthcare environments.
Is there any commercial bias in GUSI’s educational content?
No. All GUSI content is created independently. We collect Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures from all course contributors to ensure that no one involved has financial relationships that could bias the educational material. To ensure transparency and trust, we follow best practices in medical education to make sure our content remains objective, evidence-based, and free of commercial influence, especially from companies that sell ultrasound devices or related products.
How much does your POCUS training cost?
Empowerment and health equity are the heart of GUSI’s core values. GUSI’s mission is to make the best quality POCUS training affordable and accessible for clinicians worldwide. Price structure varies based on institution, practice setting, and number of participants. Please see our courses for specific pricing.
What medical specialties can apply to the program?
GUSI founders are family doctors who have trained hundreds of physicians in various specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB, and emergency medicine. Any clinician of any specialty is eligible to apply.
Can medical professionals from other fields, train with GUSI?
Yes. GUSI believes POCUS is the most revolutionary addition to the physical exam since the stethoscope. Our training programs are designed for all medical professionals who perform physical exams. This includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, clinical officers, physical therapists, paramedics, EMTs, and more. Everyone can benefit from GUSI’s comprehensive ultrasound training to enhance their clinical practice.
Do you accept applicants from outside of the United States?
Yes. With backgrounds in global health, GUSI faculty have taught POCUS across Africa, Asia, North and South America. We currently support learners in over 120 countries worldwide. In alignment with our mission for health equity and empowerment, GUSI adjusts its pricing structure for resource-limited settings to improve access and impact.
What does the GUSI curriculum entail?
The GUSI curriculum equips healthcare providers with the skills to confidently use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across diverse clinical settings.
It combines online coursework, review and assessments to support your journey from foundational knowledge to hands-on scanning expertise.
You can choose from flexible options, including:
- In-person 1–2 day courses for rapid skills development
- Comprehensive fellowship programs with structured mentorship and certification
- Self-paced online learning backed by expert-reviewed scan feedback
GUSI has supported clinicians in over 120 countries and adapts to the needs of global learners and health systems.
Will participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course?
Yes. GUSI provides a certificate of completion and a transcript with lessons completed and test scores. Residency directors also receive a template for minimum scanning competency based on AAFP curriculum guidelines.
How much time is required to do GUSI training?
The GUSI curriculum is a self-paced program designed for busy clinicians. Most participants spend about 5–10 hours per week reviewing didactics, answering test questions, and completing scans on their own schedule.
For those looking for hands-on training, we also offer in-person courses that run 1–2 days and provide guided scanning experience with expert faculty.
If you’re ready to go deeper, our fellowship programs combine online learning, tele-mentorship, scan reviews, and certification to help you build lasting POCUS skills over several months.
Disclaimer
The AAFP has reviewed GUSI online POCUS course: Liver POCUS Essentials and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Activity #107644.
View GUSI’s CME and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy. View GUSI’s Statement to Learners on Potential Commercial Bias.

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