Meetings By Mail – Cleveland Clinic POCUS360: Integrating Ultrasound Into Outpatient and Inpatient Care 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training for Diagnostic Imaging, Bedside Procedures & Clinical Decision-Making

Master the rapidly expanding field of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) with Meetings By Mail – Cleveland Clinic POCUS360: Integrating Ultrasound Into Outpatient and Inpatient Care 2026, a comprehensive educational program designed to help healthcare professionals confidently incorporate bedside ultrasound into everyday clinical practice.

Released on July 15, 2026, this expert-led course features Cleveland Clinic faculty presenting state-of-the-art ultrasound techniques for diagnosis, procedural guidance, and clinical decision-making across both outpatient and inpatient settings. Covering everything from ultrasound fundamentals to advanced procedural applications, the program provides practical, evidence-based instruction that improves diagnostic accuracy, procedural safety, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Participants gain hands-on knowledge in cardiac ultrasound, lung ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, vascular imaging, musculoskeletal ultrasound, procedural guidance, trauma assessment, shock evaluation, and numerous ultrasound-guided interventions.

Product Details

• Course: Cleveland Clinic POCUS360: Integrating Ultrasound Into Outpatient and Inpatient Care 2026
• Provider: Meetings By Mail / Cleveland Clinic
• Release Date: July 15, 2026
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Beginner to Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Clinical Demonstrations, Case-Based Learning, Procedural Guidance

Course Overview

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential diagnostic and procedural tool across nearly every medical specialty. From emergency departments and intensive care units to outpatient clinics and hospital wards, bedside ultrasound enables clinicians to rapidly evaluate pathology, guide invasive procedures, improve diagnostic confidence, and enhance patient safety.

Cleveland Clinic POCUS360 2026 delivers a comprehensive review of modern ultrasound applications through practical instruction provided by internationally recognized faculty. Learners develop a strong understanding of ultrasound physics, machine operation, probe selection, image acquisition, interpretation, procedural guidance, and emergency ultrasound protocols while gaining confidence in integrating ultrasound into routine clinical practice.

The curriculum spans cardiovascular, pulmonary, abdominal, vascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, trauma, and procedural ultrasound applications, making it one of the most comprehensive POCUS educational resources available.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand ultrasound physics, instrumentation, image optimization, and probe selection.
• Perform focused cardiac, pulmonary, abdominal, vascular, endocrine, and musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations.
• Diagnose common conditions using bedside ultrasound in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform ultrasound-guided procedures safely and accurately.
• Apply standardized emergency ultrasound protocols for trauma, shock, and critically ill patients.
• Improve procedural success while minimizing complications through real-time ultrasound guidance.
• Incorporate evidence-based POCUS into routine clinical workflows.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Ultrasound Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in POCUS.

Topics include:

• Ultrasound physics
• Image generation
• Knobology
• Machine optimization
• Probe selection
• Image acquisition
• Image interpretation

Faculty explain the core principles required for accurate ultrasound imaging.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Strengthen bedside cardiac assessment.

Topics include:

• Focused cardiac ultrasound
• Cardiac anatomy
• Ventricular function
• Pericardial effusion
• Volume assessment
• Hemodynamic evaluation
• Point-of-care echocardiography

Lung Ultrasound

Master pulmonary ultrasound techniques.

Topics include:

• Lung ultrasound
• Pleural effusion
• Pneumothorax
• Pulmonary edema
• Consolidation
• B-lines
• Respiratory assessment

Abdominal Ultrasound

Improve diagnosis of abdominal disorders.

Topics include:

• Gallbladder ultrasound
• Kidney ultrasound
• Liver imaging
• Bladder assessment
• Free fluid detection
• Abdominal pathology
• Point-of-care abdominal imaging

Vascular Ultrasound

Enhance vascular diagnosis.

Topics include:

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Compression ultrasound
• Peripheral vascular imaging
• Venous assessment
• Vascular access
• Bedside vascular ultrasound
• Thromboembolism evaluation

Aortic Ultrasound

Identify life-threatening vascular emergencies.

Topics include:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
• Aortic screening
• Aortic measurements
• Emergency ultrasound
• Rupture assessment
• Vascular emergencies
• Bedside diagnosis

Thyroid Ultrasound

Develop endocrine imaging skills.

Topics include:

• Thyroid anatomy
• Thyroid nodules
• Thyroid ultrasound
• Neck imaging
• Endocrine ultrasound
• Ultrasound interpretation
• Diagnostic evaluation

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Improve MSK diagnosis and procedures.

Topics include:

• Joint ultrasound
• Tendon evaluation
• Soft tissue imaging
• Musculoskeletal pathology
• Ultrasound-guided injections
• Arthrocentesis
• Sports medicine applications

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Increase procedural safety and success.

Topics include:

• Peripheral IV access
• Central venous catheterization
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Arthrocentesis
• Soft tissue aspiration
• Nerve blocks

Faculty demonstrate practical procedural techniques using real-time ultrasound guidance.

Trauma & Emergency Ultrasound

Strengthen emergency decision-making.

Topics include:

• Trauma ultrasound
• FAST examination
• Shock evaluation
• RUSH protocol
• Emergency POCUS
• Critical care ultrasound
• Bedside resuscitation

Critical Care Ultrasound

Apply ultrasound in critically ill patients.

Topics include:

• Shock states
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Volume responsiveness
• ICU ultrasound
• Multiorgan assessment
• Clinical integration
• Decision support

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Understand ultrasound fundamentals, including machine operation, probe selection, image optimization, and scanning techniques.
• Perform focused ultrasound examinations of the heart, lungs, thyroid, gallbladder, kidneys, abdominal aorta, and vascular system.
• Diagnose common clinical conditions using bedside point-of-care ultrasound.
• Utilize ultrasound guidance for procedures including nerve blocks, joint injections, paracentesis, thoracentesis, arthrocentesis, soft tissue aspiration, peripheral intravenous access, and central venous catheterization.
• Apply emergency ultrasound protocols including trauma assessment, shock evaluation, and the RUSH examination.
• Integrate point-of-care ultrasound into both outpatient and inpatient clinical practice to improve diagnostic accuracy, procedural safety, and patient outcomes.

Educational Highlights

• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
• Bedside Ultrasound
• Cardiac Ultrasound
• Lung Ultrasound
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Thyroid Ultrasound
• Kidney Ultrasound
• Gallbladder Ultrasound
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
• Nerve Blocks
• Central Venous Access
• Peripheral IV Access
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Arthrocentesis
• Trauma Ultrasound (FAST)
• RUSH Protocol
• Critical Care Ultrasound
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

Cleveland Clinic POCUS360 2026 offers one of the most comprehensive introductions to modern point-of-care ultrasound available. Rather than focusing on a single organ system, the course integrates diagnostic imaging with ultrasound-guided procedures across emergency medicine, internal medicine, hospital medicine, critical care, outpatient practice, and procedural specialties. The curriculum combines practical instruction, evidence-based protocols, and real-world clinical applications, allowing learners to confidently implement POCUS into everyday patient care while improving diagnostic efficiency and procedural success.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Radiologists
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Hospitalists
• Critical Care Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Cardiologists
• Pulmonologists
• Nephrologists
• Anesthesiologists
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Rheumatologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Critical Care Nurses
• Residents and Fellows
• Healthcare Professionals seeking comprehensive POCUS training

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you are beginning your point-of-care ultrasound journey or expanding existing bedside imaging skills, Meetings By Mail – Cleveland Clinic POCUS360: Integrating Ultrasound Into Outpatient and Inpatient Care 2026 provides an outstanding educational experience. Through expert-led lectures, procedural demonstrations, case-based instruction, and practical clinical guidance, participants develop the confidence to integrate ultrasound into routine patient care, improve procedural accuracy, accelerate diagnosis, and deliver safer, more efficient, evidence-based healthcare.

+ Topics:

Session 1: Basics of Diagnostic Ultrasound Lectures
Basics of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Waves, Probes, Scan Techniques, Nomenclature and Artifacts	Shetal N. Shah, MD
Basics of Thyroid Ultrasound	Joyce Shin, MD
POCUS Gall Bladder Assessment	John Hanicak, MD
Renal POCUS	John Hanicak, MD
POCUS: Lower Extremity DVT and Abdominal Aorta	Douglas Joseph, DO
Session 2: Basics of Diagnostic Ultrasound Workshops
Thyroid Workshop	Joyce Shin, MD
Gall Bladder Workshop	John Hanicak, MD
Kidney and Bladder Workshop	Lacey Grego, PA-C
DVT Workshop	Douglas Joseph, DO
Aorta Workshop	Debra Puffenberger, PA-C
Simulator Workshop	Shetal N. Shah, MD
Session 3: Procedural Basics and Injections
Patient Considerations & Universal Protocol Safety Checkllist	Shetal N. Shah, MD
Patient Prep, Equipment and Technique	D. Alex Paratore, DO
Patient Monitoring and Complications	Alex Ockerse, PA-C
US Guided Joint Injections: Knee and Shoulder	Jessica Tomazic, MD
Nerve Blocks	Robert Stenberg, MD
Ultrasound Guided Paracentesis & Thoracentesis	Eileen Nelson, APRN, CNP
Ultrasound Guided Arthrocentesis	Daniel K. Schneider, MD
Session 4: Procedural Workshops
Aspiration Workshop	D. Alex Paratore, DO
Knee Injection Workshop	Jessica Tomazic, MD
Shoulder Injection Workshop	Daniel K. Schneider, MD
Nerve Block Workshop	Robert Stenberg, MD
Thoracentesis and Paracentesis Workshop	Eileen Nelson, APRN, CNP
Session 5: Technique Review and Lung Ultrasonography
Probes, Techniques and More	Katherine Lang, DO
Lung Ultrasonography– Express	Ajit Moghekar, MD
Lung Workshop	Lacey Grego, PA-C
Post Lung Workshop Case Review	Ajit Moghekar, MD
Session 6: Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST)
Oh, the Pain!  Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST)	Brian Makowski, DO
FAST Workshop 1: Subxiphoid View	Martina McDermott, MD
FAST Workshop 2: Right Upper Quadrant	Joshua Jacquet, MD
FAST Workshop 3: Kidney and Spleen	Courtney Smalley, MD
FAST Workshop 4: Bladder	Brian Makowski, DO
Session 7: Cardiac POCUS: Show Me Where Your Pump Is
Cardiac POCUS	Ben Alencherry , MD
Cardiac POCUS Workshop 1	Martina McDermott, MD
Cardiac POCUS Workshop 2	Katherine Lang, DO
Cardiac POCUS Workshop 3	Joshua Jacquet, MD
Session 8: Peripheral IV and Central Venous Access
Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Access	Aanchal Kapoor, MD
Central Venous Access	Michael Taylor, MD
PIV and CIV Access Workshop 1	Michael Taylor, MD
PIV and CIV Access Workshop 2	Joshua Jacquet, MD
PIV and CIV Access Workshop 3	Michael Taylor, MD
Session 9: Shock and RUSH
Algorythmic Approach to Shock	Siddharth Dugar, MD
Introduction to RUSH	Martina McDermott, MD
Diagnosing Shock With POCUS Workshop Intro	Courtney Smalley, MD
Shock Workshop 1– Cardiac	Siddharth Dugar, MD
Shock Workshop 2– DVT and Aorta	Lacey Grego, PA-C
Shock Workshop Conclusion	Courtney Smalley, MD