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An Ultrasound Education Platform to Support EM Residency Programs

Built to meet and exceed evolving assessment and competency standards in Emergency Medicine.

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Ensure Ultrasound Competency

Save instructor time and standardize success with a platform that supports EM Residency Programs

With evolving certification and assessment standards established by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), Emergency Medicine programs are now preparing learners to demonstrate ultrasound competency in real time, including image acquisition, interpretation, and the integration of findings into clinical decision-making under pressure. And this comes at a time when programs are also needing to respond to the declining capital EM Qualifying Exam passage rates1, 2.

For Emergency Medicine programs, this shift means:

  • Ultrasound competency must be developed across diagnostic, procedural, and resuscitative applications
  • Learners need repeated, standardized practice beyond opportunistic patient encounters
  • Faculty require tools that support consistent assessment and outcomes across cohorts

As assessment standards evolve, ultrasound education needs are evolving too.

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Supporting ABEM Certifying Exam Readiness

Preparing learners for real-time ultrasound competency evaluation.

ABEM certification expectations are shifting toward live demonstration of ultrasound competency. Emergency Medicine programs must now assess real-time image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical decision-making using ultrasound.

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Many programs use the SonoSim ecosystem to help learners build the ultrasound competency needed for success in high-stakes, live assessments such as the ABEM Certification Exam.

Programs use SonoSim to support:

  • Standardized exposure to core diagnostic and resuscitative ultrasound applications
  • Repeated practice with real pathology beyond opportunistic patient encounters
  • Integration of ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making

Supporting AEMUS-FPD Preparation

Advanced ultrasound education for Emergency Medicine fellows & faculty leaders.

Emergency Medicine ultrasound faculty and fellowship-trained leaders are responsible for advanced clinical expertise, teaching-level interpretation, and program-wide ultrasound assessment.

SonoSim offers dedicated AEMUS-FPD exam preparation resources designed to support FPD candidates and advanced ultrasound educators through comprehensive, structured study and assessment.

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The SonoSim ecosystem includes:

  • 4,000+ QuestionBank: Questions across hundreds of POCUS applications
  • Unlimited mock exam attempts dynamically generated from that question pool
  • 85+ on-demand courses covering core and advanced applications
  • Standardized access to pathology with virtual scanning
  • Progress tracking and challenge cases to reinforce clinical application
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Ultrasound Education with SonoSim

Different Learners. Different Paths. One Trusted Platform. Ultrasound Education that Adapts to How You Teach.

Integrate Ultrasound into Decision-Making with SonoSim LiveScan®

The ideal method to prepare residents for live ABEM certification examinations.

SonoSim LiveScan extends ultrasound education beyond the screen, allowing programs to assess how learners apply ultrasound in realistic, dynamic clinical scenarios. By combining live scanning with simulated pathology and evolving patient conditions, LiveScan helps faculty evaluate clinical reasoning, image acquisition, and decision-making as they happen.

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  • Conduct realistic, live scenarios that enhance the application of ultrasound in medical decision-making and assess its effective application.
  • Instantly transform any manikin or live volunteer into a “patient” with real pathology.
  • Add another layer of realism by changing vital signs on-the-fly in response to learner decision-making.

Building ultrasound competency across Emergency Medicine programs

A practical, program-level approach to training and assessment

Emergency Medicine programs are tasked with preparing learners to use ultrasound confidently across a wide range of clinical scenarios, often in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Achieving this level of competency requires more than isolated instruction or reliance on opportunistic patient encounters.

Programs use SonoSim because of our proven3 approach to ultrasound education that blends structured learning, virtual scanning with pathology, and applied practice. Learners gain repeated exposure to clinically relevant findings while developing the ability to integrate ultrasound into real-world decision-making. In addition, there are QuestionBanks and AEMUS-FPD Test Prep to support advanced learning.

For faculty, SonoSim helps standardize training and assessment across cohorts while fitting within existing curricula. Many programs also choose to incorporate SonoSim LiveScan to support hands-on scanning, supervised practice, and observed performance as learners progress toward independent clinical use.

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Covering Ultrasound Applications Across Emergency Medicine  Requirements

Comprehensive coverage across diagnostic, procedural, and resuscitative use cases

SonoSim supports Emergency Medicine ultrasound education across the full spectrum of clinical applications, aligning with how ultrasound is used in daily practice, high-acuity care, and advanced assessment.

 

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Diagnostic

Aorta

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Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava (IVC)
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Core Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 1
• Advanced Clinical

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Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Advanced Clinical


Biliary

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Intestinal & Biliary Clinical
• Core Clinical

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Hepatobiliary Pathologic Cases


Bowel

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Intestinal & Biliary Clinical
• Core Clinical


Cardiac

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Cardiology Clinical
• Core Clinical

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eFAST Protocol
• Core Clinical

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FAST Protocol
• Core Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 1
• Advanced Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 2
• Advanced Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 3
• Advanced Clinical

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LVAD Problem-Focused Echocardiography
• Advanced Clinical

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Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Advanced Clinical

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RUSH Protocol
• Core Clinical

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Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure


Ocular

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Ocular Pathologic Cases


Female Pelvis

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Basic Obstetric – Six-Step Approach
• Core Clinical

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First-Trimester Pregnancy
• Advanced Clinical

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Ultrasound Malignant Adnexal Conditions 
• Advanced Clinical

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Ultrasound Nonmalignant Adnexal Conditions
• Advanced Clinical

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Ultrasound of Nonpregnant Abnormal Uterus Part 1
• Advanced Clinical

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Ultrasound of Nonpregnant Abnormal Uterus Part 2
• Advanced Clinical

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Ultrasound of Nonpregnant Normal Uterus 
• Advanced Clinical

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Second and Third Trimester Pregnancy Part 1
• Advanced Clinical

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Early Stage Pregnancy Pathologic Cases

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Late Stage Pregnancy Pathologic Cases


Renal and Bladder

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Renal Transplant
• Advanced Clinical

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Genitourinary Pathologic Cases


Soft tissue/Musculoskeletal

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Acromioclavicular Joint Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Biceps Tendon Sheath Injection
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Knee Joint Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Metatarsophalangeal Joint Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Neonatal & Infant Lumbar Puncture
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Plantar Fasciitis Ultrasound-Guided Injection
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursa Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Thoracic

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eFAST Protocol
• Core Clinical

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Pediatric Lung Sonography
• Advanced Clinical

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Pulmonary Clinical
• Core Clinical

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RUSH Protocol
• Core Clinical

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Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure


Venous/Arterial Assessment

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Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava (IVC)
• Core Clinical

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Lower Extremity
• Core Clinical

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Femoral Line Placement
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Peripheral Venous Access
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Subclavian Vein Cannulation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Vascular Mapping for Preoperative Planning of Dialysis Access
• Advanced Clinical


Pediatrics

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Neonatal & Infant Lumbar Puncture
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Neonatal & Infant Neurosonography
• Advanced Clinical

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Pediatric Lung Sonography
• Advanced Clinical

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Neonatal & Infant Neurosonography Pathologic Cases


Procedural

Arthrocentesis

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Acromioclavicular Joint Injection &  Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Glenohumeral Joint Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Knee Joint Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Metatarsophalangeal Joint Injection
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Peripheral Venous Access
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Plantar Fasciitis Ultrasound-Guided Injection
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Subacromial-Subdeltoid Bursa Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Tibiotalar Joint Injection & Aspiration
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure


Paracentesis

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Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures


Pericardiocentesis

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Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures


Regional Anesthesia

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Intro to Regional Anesthesia
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures


Thoracentesis

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Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures


Central Venous

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Femoral Line Placement
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Subclavian Vein Cannulation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures


Peripheral Venous

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Peripheral Venous Access
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures


Resuscitative

Cardiac Arrest

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Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Clinical
• Core Clinical

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Cardiology Clinical
• Core Clinical

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eFAST Protocol
• Core Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 1
• Advanced Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 2
• Advanced Clinical

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 3
• Advanced Clinical

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LVAD Problem-Focused Echocardiography
• Advanced Clinical

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Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Advanced Clinical

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RUSH Protocol
• Core Clinical

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Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Cardiac Resuscitation Pathologic Cases

Medical

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Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Clinical
• Core Clinical
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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 1
• Advanced Clinical
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Pulmonary Clinical
• Core Clinical
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RUSH Protocol
• Core Clinical
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SonoSim LiveScan
• Critical Care Pathologic Cases

Traumatic

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Aorta & Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Clinical
• Core Clinical

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eFAST Protocol
• Core Clinical

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FAST Protocol
• Core Clinical

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Femoral Line Placement
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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FoCUS Advanced Clinical Part 1
• Advanced Clinical

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Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Peripheral Venous Access
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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Pulmonary Clinical
• Core Clinical

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Subclavian Vein Cannulation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedure

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Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis Procedure
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

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SonoSim LiveScan
• Trauma Care Pathologic Cases
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The SonoSim ecosystem includes:

  • Structured didactic learning: On-demand ultrasound education covering anatomy & physiology, as well as core, advanced, and procedural applications relevant to Emergency Medicine.
  • SonoSimulator® scanning with pathology: Anytime, anywhere, virtual ultrasound scanning using real pathologic cases that reinforce image acquisition, interpretation, and pattern recognition beyond opportunistic patient encounters.
  • Deliberate practice and challenge cases: Opportunities for learners to apply ultrasound findings in clinically meaningful scenarios that mirror real-world decision-making.
  • Performance assessment and progress tracking: Tools that help faculty monitor learner development, support consistent assessment, and identify gaps across cohorts.
  • Flexible integration into existing curricula: Designed to complement how Emergency Medicine programs already teach ultrasound, without adding unnecessary burden to faculty.

Review the full SonoSim Ecosystem

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Learn

Interactive Ultrasound Courses

Explore SonoSim's comprehensive library of on-demand online ultrasound courses covering thousands of ultrasound applications. Authored by leading experts, our interactive and multimedia courses combine regional anatomy, sonographic insight, practical imaging techniques, real patient cases, and helpful videos. Get engaged with our CME*-eligible blend of learning tools.

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Hands-On Virtual Ultrasound Scanning

Unlock hands-on ultrasound experience with the SonoSimulator®. This proven methodology breaks down the traditional barriers to ultrasound learning, offering access to thousands of real patient scanning opportunities of pathologic conditions.

For beginners and practicing physicians alike, our software provides on-demand, AI-driven performance assessments, guided probe positioning, and immediate feedback. Learn to acquire and interpret ultrasound images on a laptop, with support from a virtual tutor, right at your fingertips.

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Risk-Free Practice of Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Real-time ultrasound guidance for procedures like peripheral IV access is rapidly becoming the standard of care, demanding not only significant knowledge but also refined psychomotor skills.

SonoSim's training environment offers learners a safe and convenient space to hone these essential abilities. With unrestricted access to deliberate practice, SonoSim users can build the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed for success in ultrasound-guided procedures.

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Track & Assess Progress

SonoSim revolutionizes learner assessment by offering comprehensive tools to monitor progress, deliver feedback, and even automate ultrasound image review. These features combine to alleviate the most time-consuming parts of managing ultrasound programs, allowing for more focused and effective training. And for learners, this feature provides access to ultrasound image portfolios which are useful for job and internship applications. 

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Build & Hone Knowledge with Study Tools & Resources

Now, more accessible than ever, learners can review and study ultrasound on-the-go. With case-based learning in our SonoSim QuestionBank, ultrasound case studies become powerful tools to test and reinforce knowledge. Plus, we offer an SPI exam study guide and ultrasound physics review questions, catering to learners of all backgrounds and needs. Our Challenge Cases give learners quick cases to challenge their skills. And a mobile app provides key references on any device.

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Bring Ultrasound Simulation to Life

SonoSim LiveScan® offers an immersive, versatile tool for teaching & evaluating the integration of ultrasound into medical decision-making. Whether used with live volunteers or existing manikins, SonoSim LiveScan seamlessly incorporates ultrasound into scenario-based medical simulations, providing more realistic and enriching learning experiences.

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Integrate SonoSim into Your Curriculum

We work closely with you to construct a thriving ultrasound training program tailored to your organization's needs. SonoSim's all-encompassing approach, featuring tools, expert guidance, resources, and support, ensures a smooth incorporation of ultrasound education into your existing curriculum. By empowering both educators and learners, our ecosystem unlocks the full potential of ultrasound, providing a pathway to success.

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Let’s talk about ultrasound education in your Emergency Medicine program

Learn how SonoSim can support ultrasound competency development, performance tracking, and feedback.