Point-of-care ultrasound can provide critical diagnostic information and add to procedural safety. As with any clinical skill, however, it must be applied by an adequately trained provider, with systems to ensure safety. Training can include a mix of hands-on training with traditional didactics, online coursework, and simulation, but each carries its own costs and benefits worth of review. Following training it is essential to think about assessment of competency in point-of-care ultrasound to reflect the combination of cognitive and procedural skills that makes up the practice. Within the frameworks described, expansion can be expected across specialty and professional boundaries.
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