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CanPoCUS

Quality Point of Care Ultrasound Training

IP & Certification

Independent Practice and Certification

There are a number of pathways available to clinicians wanting to using PoCUS in independent practice.

In Canada, Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification is provided by the Canadian Point of Care Ultrasound Society (CPoCUS). Attending a recognized introductory PoCUS course is a required first step in attaining the status of Core Independent Practitioner (core IP). CPoCUS offer core certification in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine.

The International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) has published guidance on training, certification, and maintenance of competency for point of care ultrasound (PoCUS). This curriculum guidance can be found here.

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP), College of Family Physicians of Canada and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada provide guidance on training and maintenance of competency

Further details about these programs can be found below:

  • CPoCUS 
  • International Federation of Emergency Medicine
  • CAEP Emergency Ultrasound Committee
  • CAEP PoCUS Position Statement
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • College of Family Physicians of Canada
CAEP – PoCUS Position Statement 2019Download
CJEM – Summary of IFEM CurriculumDownload

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Upcoming Courses

  • CanPoCUS Core Français – Edmundston,NB (13 Juin 2025)
  • CanPoCUS Core – Halifax, NS (September 26th, 2025)
  • CanPoCUS IP School – Halifax, NS (September 27th, 2025)

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