2026 Point of Care Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Chiropractic Physician

This course is organized into progressive modules that move from ultrasound fundamentals to region specific scanning and clinical integration for chiropractic practice.

Module 1. Introduction to POCUS in Chiropractic Practice

1.1 Purpose and Scope

1.2 Essential Ultrasound Terminology

Module 2. Physics of Diagnostic Ultrasound

2.1 Principles of Ultrasound Physics

2.2 Image Optimization

2.3 Transducer Selection

Module 3. Fundamentals of MSK Pathology

3.1 Normal Imaging Patterns

3.2 Pathological Patterns

Module 4. Scanning Technique and Acquisition Skills

4.1 Core Scanning Principles

4.2 Standardized Scanning Protocols

4.3 Common Errors and How to Avoid Them

Module 5. Upper Extremity Scanning

Module 6. Lower Extremity Scanning

Module 7. Clinical Integration and Diagnostic Reasoning

Module 8. Documentation and Billing

Module 9. The Business of POCUS

Module 10. Final Review and Competency Assessment