Point of Care Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Chiropractic Physician

Tuition: $205
Hours: 12

Instructor

• Bill Moreau, DC, DACBSP, FACSM

Course Description

Point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound (POCUS) has rapidly become one of the most powerful, accessible, and clinically relevant imaging tools for the modern chiropractic physician. It bridges the gap between hands-on assessment and advanced imaging, giving you the ability to visualize soft tissues dynamically, in real time, during functional movement or provocation tests. This 12-hour course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, technical skill and clinical reasoning required to integrate POCUS confidently, effectively and ethically into your daily practice.

Sonography is both an art and a science. The “science” lies in the physics of sound waves, the piezoelectric crystals inside every transducer, and the ability of soft tissue to reflect, refract, and absorb ultrasound energy. The “art” lives in your hands: how you hold the probe, interpret artifacts, adjust gain, and combine visual findings with patient history and physical examination.

Evaluation

The content of this course is provided through reading material which the learner’s participation (time) is actively tracked and logged. A minimum of twelve hours is required. There will be at least three questions for every hour of the class. The learner must receive a score of 80% of the total possible points and log at least twelve hours to receive credit for the course. Learners not achieving the pass rate will be directed to additional study by the instructor and allowed to re-take the examination.

No textbooks required. Computer and Internet service required for completion of this course. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest statement: No funds were received, underwritten or subsidized by any vendors of any goods including supplies or services for this course.

Outline

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

Objectives

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

• Operate ultrasound equipment confidently and safely
• Recognize normal and pathological patterns in MSK tissues
• Perform systematic ultrasound examinations of major extremity regions
• Differentiate tendinosis from tears, bursopathy from effusion and scar from active injury
• Integrate ultrasound findings into chiropractic evaluation and decision-making
• Document findings properly and understand boundary-appropriate billing

The goal is not just to teach scanning—it is to build your confidence as a diagnostician who uses ultrasound ethically, responsibly and with skill.

This course will be available soon! If you would like to be notified when it becomes available, please contact us through email or contact form: here. 

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