Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) Workshops

The Essentials Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) Workshop is designed to introduce the participants to PoCUS studies that can be used as part of patient assessment in everyday clinical practice. Participants must complete the Essential PoCUS Online modules prior to attending the workshop. During the workshop, participants will learn to perform the studies on live models, high-fidelity simulation, and cadaveric specimens. Participants will complete a competency-based evaluation with course instructors to demonstrate proficiency.

2026 Workshops

Feb. 8, 2026 – Essentials PoCUS Workshop

Nov. 16, 2026 – Essentials PoCUS Workshop

MTSA Alumni can receive a 10% discount by using the code 2026Alumni at checkout. Please note: The alumni discount must be applied during registration and cannot be issued retroactively.

Course Faculty

CHRISTIAN R. FALYAR, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA
Director, Ultrasound and Pain Management

NICOLETTE HOOGE, DNP, MBA, CRNA
Director, Clinical Education, Ultrasound and Pain Management

Studies Taught:

Peripheral & Central Vascular Access
Gastric Ultrasound
Endotracheal Tube Verification
Cricothyroid Membrane Assessment
Lung Ultrasound
Assessment of Hemodynamic Status
Evaluation of Intracranial Pressure through the Optic Nerve

Objectives:

Demonstrate proper scanning technique for the essential PoCUS studies
State normal findings for each of the essential PoCUS studies
Identify abnormal findings and the need for expert consultation

Cancellation Policy:
To better accommodate the high demand for our courses and minimize the need for refunds, we kindly request that you provide us with as much advanced notice as possible.

If you are unable to attend the workshop, you may transfer to another workshop.

A fee of $50 will be charged to transfer to a different workshop date if rescheduled more than 6 weeks prior to the original workshop date.
A fee of $100 will be charged to transfer to a different workshop date if rescheduled less than 6 weeks prior to the original workshop date.

If you cannot attend a different course, we will issue refunds at the following rates:

8 weeks prior to the workshop: 80% refund
6-8 weeks prior to the workshop: 50% refund
Less than 6 weeks prior to the workshop: No refunds, but you may transfer to another scheduled workshop for a fee of $100.

Course Coordinators:
Christian R. Falyar, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA, is the Director of the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia’s Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship. As a former board-certified sonographer, he has been involved in ultrasound training and education for over 20 years. He has a diverse anesthesia background, working both in independent private practice and serving on faculty at several schools of nurse anesthesia. He most recently served as the Assistant Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Duke University, in Durham, NC. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, presented at the local, regional, national, and international level, and currently sits on the editorial board of the AANA Journal.

Nicolette B. Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FAANA, is the Assistant Director of the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia’s Acute Surgical Pain Management Fellowship. In this role, she coordinates the clinical practicum, facilitates the fellowship seminar series, and organizes cadaveric and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) workshops. With 15 years of experience as a CRNA, Nicolette is actively engaged in clinical practice at VSON Alpine Orthopedic Surgery Center. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Nicolette has published in peer-reviewed journals and serves on the AANA finance committee as well as other professional national and regional committees.