Ultrasound Training
The University of Wyoming
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity"- Hippocrates
What we offer:
POCUS Training
Educating nurse practitioners, physician's assistans, and physicians how to better use their ultrasound units can help enhance patient care across the state. The University of Wyoming is providing Poing of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training to elligible facilities across the state of Wyoming. Topics covered include abdomen, vascular, cardiac, musculoskeletal, sterile procedures, OB/GYN, lung, and ER protocols. University staff offers on site trainings, make-up training sessions, community trainings, skills labs, and online access to the POCUS material. See more under the "events" section below.
professional development financial assistance
The University of Wyoming is able to offer financial assistance to sonographers and aspiring sonographers. To apply, check out more information below!
Ultrasound Conference
In October, the University hosted our first ultrasound continuing education conference. Speakers from Wyoming, Nebraska, Washington, and Colorado shared their expertise with attendees. Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 Conference!
Online POCUS Access
Do you want access to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) PowerPoints and supplemental materials? Check out our online POCUS training!
If you are employed at a Helmsley approved facility, reach out to Anna for a code for FREE access!
Professional Development Financial Support
The Helmsley Ultrasound Initiative is providing financial support for sonographers and aspiring sonographers. Through this support, applicants can submit their costs to be reimbursed. Costs that can qualify for reimbursement include:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography School tuition and books
- Costs for registry exams
- Registration fees for CME events
- When in doubt, fill the form out!
University staff will contact you after you submit the form.
Professional Development Financial Support Application
Events
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Make up trainings
Laramie and Casper
Make up trainings (POCUS)
- Join Anna on Campus for Make up Training Sessions! Stay tuned for schedule updates
- These sessions are for providers who were unable to attend their onsite POCUS trainings.
- The attendee can expect two days of POCUS material
- This material is condensed down from the onsite training material
- Laramie dates: 02/26/26-02/27/26
- Casper dates: 03/12/26-03/13/26
Skills Labs
Laramie and Casper
Skills Lab
- Join Anna on Campus for a Skills Lab! Skills labs will break down the fundamentals of scanning certain organs and pathology. Both providers and sonographers are welcome to join. Stay tuned for schedule updates. Please sign up for a skills lab with the link below:
- Laramie
- November 1st:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester scanning
- December 8-9th:
- Mastering the abdomen- gallbladder, kidneys, liver, spleen, and pancreas
- January 16th:
- Topic tbd
- November 1st:
- Casper
- December 19th:
- Mastering the abdomen- gallbladder, kidneys, liver, spleen, and pancreas
- February 20th:
- Topic tbd
- December 19th:
Community Trainings
Variable locations
Community Trainings
- Join our training staff for a ONE DAY POCUS training session. The community trainings offer a condensed version of material as compared to the onsite and make up trainings. Providers can expect a variation of lecturing and scanning.
- Sheridan
- December 5th 8am-5pm
Sheridan Community Registration
- Casper
- January 30th 8am-5pm
- Laramie
- March 5th 8am-5pm
About the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted money to the state of Wyoming to purchase ultrasound machines and provide training to healthcare staff. The training is primarily focused on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). A goal of this initiative is to elevate the quality of patient care through the use of ultrasound.
Helmsley Charitable Trust