Frequently Asked Questions
General
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A physician-led company that helps clinicians implement and advance their point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills through training, credentialing support, and exam review.
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We support independent providers, medical groups, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and hospital systems, whether you're just getting started or scaling up your ultrasound program.
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No. We work with all skill levels, from beginners to advanced users, and tailor our support accordingly.
POCUS Exam Review
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Email us de-identified scans or invite us to your POCUS archiving/QA platform. Our experts review them within 5 business days and send personalized feedback.
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We review DVT, soft tissue, musculoskeletal, lung, gallbladder, abdominal aorta, renal, basic cardiac, appendix, procedural, 1st trimester OB, and other core POCUS exams. If you're not sure, reach out. We're happy to advise.
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Yes. Our Level-Up package includes 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ for every 25 educational exams. The exams must be educational and performed after the sign-up date for the review services. Learn more about CE/CME on our services page.
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Yes. Our review process follows credentialing standards set by ACEP, AAFP, and other leading medical organizations. You’ll receive a monthly proficiency report and documentation that can support institutional credentialing.
Credentialing & CME
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Hello Sono guides you through the process with structured feedback and monthly reports aligned with national credentialing standards. While we don’t credential providers directly, since that is typically handled by institutions, we help you meet the expectations set by leading medical organizations such as ACEP and AAFP. We also support healthcare systems in designing internal credentialing policies that are practical, standards-based, and tailored to their staffing, resources, and use cases.
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Yes. CME is provided in partnership with Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, which is jointly accredited by ACCME, ANCC, and ACPE. Learn more on our services page.
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Yes. You receive a detailed certificate of completion.
Implementation Support
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Yes. We provide end-to-end implementation, from needs assessment and staff training to custom clinical pathways, workflow build-outs, billing optimization, documentation, and ongoing QA.
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Absolutely. We offer longitudinal QA to help maintain quality, improve skills, and meet payer or legal standards.
Please note: This is an educational and quality improvement service only. It is not a clinical service and does not replace medical decision-making or diagnostic interpretation.