Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a powerful diagnostic tool that allows you to evaluate patients in real time, right at the bedside. Whether you're in urgent care, primary care, or hospital-based practice, developing POCUS skills can support faster decision-making and improve patient outcomes. At LBW Training Center, we offer hands-on ultrasound training courses in Tempe, AZ, designed to help you expand your clinical skills and enhance the quality of care you provide.
Intro to POCUS for the Urgent Care Patient
If you are new to ultrasound, the Intro to POCUS for the Urgent Care Patient course is designed to help you build a strong foundation. Across two immersive days, you will receive both lecture-based instruction and guided, hands-on experience using live models.
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Day 1: Knobology, ultrasound artifacts, FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), lung ultrasound, and eFAST
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Day 2: Gallbladder and biliary system, IVC and aortic (AAA) evaluation, renal and bladder scanning, and soft tissue and sinus applications
You will leave with skills that you can integrate into urgent care, primary care, and hospital-based environments.
Musculoskeletal POCUS Diagnostics and Injection Therapeutics
This advanced course focuses on musculoskeletal ultrasound applications and ultrasound-guided injection techniques. It is ideal if you already have some experience with POCUS and want to expand your capabilities.
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Day 1: Achilles tendon, plantar fascia, elbow (including biceps and olecranon), knee (MCL/LCL, IT band, patellar tendon), and shoulder (AC joint, rotator cuff)
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Day 2: Guided injection techniques using ultrasound for nerve blocks, joint injections, peritendinous injections, and therapies including steroids, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and prolotherapy
Live model training provides the opportunity to practice scanning and injection procedures in a realistic, supportive environment.
AHA Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Skills Session – $150
If you have already completed the AHA online course, you can complete your training with a hands-on skills session at LBW Training Center. Once you demonstrate competency, you will receive your official course completion card. This session is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to finalize their certification in stroke care.
Auricular Workshop
The Auricular Therapy Workshop is designed for practitioners (RNs, NPs, PAs, MD/DO, ND) who wish to have specific training in the art of auricular therapy, to include specific protocols like the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol used to treat substance use disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety, and Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) used also for the treatment of pain and stress disorders.
The workshop is 50% virtual and 50% hands on practice. The didactic lectures can be viewed via video or on zoom on request, followed by a four-hour on-site hands-on practicum to ensure safe and proficient needling skills and to review the significant points of the lecture.
At the completion of the course, students will take a short follow-up exam and complete a course evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of training for 8 CNE from AIM Institute.
The cost of the program is $300.00 per student, and each class requires a minimum of two students.
It is recommended that prior to enrollment you contact AIM Institute at aiminst18@gmail.com for any questions regarding the course.
Why Choose LBW Training Center
At LBW Training Center, you benefit from instruction led by experienced clinicians actively practicing with POCUS. Dr. Michael Druschel brings a decade of hands-on experience and holds certification from POCUS.org. He has also contributed to innovations in ultrasound technology as an advisor to Butterfly Network. Dr. Laura Wade, also a practicing family physician, co-teaches these courses, offering clinical insight and guidance throughout each session.
You receive direct, hands-on instruction, practical application scenarios, and feedback designed to help you translate training into clinical success. Whether you are just beginning your ultrasound journey or looking to refine specific skills, our Tempe-based programs are designed with you in mind.
Schedule Your Training Today
All courses are held in-person at our Tempe, AZ training center, with availability for healthcare professionals from Mesa, AZ and surrounding communities. Enrollment is limited to ensure personalized instruction, so early registration is encouraged.
To schedule your course or to learn more, contact LBW Training Center at 602-283-0079 or use our contact form.
