POCUS / FAMUS / FUSIC Courses for UK Doctors

Start with a Level 1 or Core POCUS course covering lung, cardiac, and abdominal scanning. FAMUS is aimed at acute medicine trainees and is now one route to meeting mandatory POCUS competencies on the new AIM curriculum. FUSIC is designed for intensive care. If you're in emergency medicine, look for Core EM Ultrasound courses that align with the RCEM curriculum. Note that FUSIC HD introduced an updated curriculum in February 2026 — check the ICS website for the latest requirements.

No — the course teaches the skills, but FUSIC Heart accreditation requires a logbook of at least 50 scans (minimum 10 directly supervised by your FUSIC Mentor), completed within a 12-month window. You must also pass practical and theoretical exams, and the overall accreditation process must be completed within 24 months of registration. The course gets you started; ward practice gets you accredited.

Yes, most POCUS courses are eligible for NHS study budget funding. Check with your educational supervisor and book early — popular courses with hands-on scanning stations fill up quickly.