Scan Wars - The POCUS Playoffs: Learn the Art, Test your Skill, Compete to Win

Facilitator(s): Robyn Mitchell, DNP, ACNPC-AG, CCRN-CMC-CSC; Folarin Amoo, BSN, RN, CCRN, CMC; Teresa M Carter, BSN, RN, CCRN- CSC-CMC, TNCC; Fenella Chacon, BSN, RN, CCRN; Jose Chavez, DNP, RN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, FCCM; Alexander Dehne, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, VA-BC; Sandra Gutierrez, DNP, AG-ACNP; Kim Hoyer, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN; Megan Quinn, DNP, FNP, ACNP, ENP; Patricia Tavani, RN, CEN, CCRN, CPEN

Session Summary

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a rapidly expanding tool used in prehospital and acute care settings where knowledge in image acquisition and interpretation empowers nurses to improve patient outcomes and solidify their role as a trusted member of the interdisciplinary care team. Despite increased adoption, many nurses lack structured hands-on training to bridge the gap from knowledge to application. This session combines evidence-based instruction with interactive learning and games to reinforce key POCUS concepts.

Objectives

Correctly identify the three most common ultrasound probe types and match each to its appropriate clinical use with 95% accuracy.
Analyze ultrasound images to distinguish between normal and abnormal pulmonary findings in at least 4 out of 5 cases correctly.
Demonstrate probe placement and identify at least 3 of 4 standard cardiac ultrasound windows on a simulator/model with 100% completion.

Topics MultiSystem

Population Adult

Role APRN

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 3.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.