Meeting you where you are on your ultrasound journey.
Butterfly ScanLab
Our educational app helps you as a learner strengthen your scanning capabilities with in-the-moment feedback and labeling using artificial intelligence.
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Butterfly Certified
A complete set of virtual and in-person curriculum options designed to meet local training or privileging requirements.
Butterfly Academy
A library of courses that can be assigned and tracked by administrators or completed by clinicians at their own pace.
In-App Education
Hundreds of expert-led educational videos at your fingertips, ranging from basic technique to advanced imaging.
A cutting-edge educational app.
Built for learners to develop and strengthen their POCUS skills, powered by artificial intelligence, and included with a Butterfly membership.*
Ultrasound is becoming the standard of care.
Don’t get left behind.
Download ScanLab™ today for iPad and build your scanning confidence.
Available on iPad only.
Jumpstart learning with customizable
POCUS training packages.
A complete set of virtual and in-person curriculum options designed to meet local training or privileging requirements.
Customized training, hand-delivered by POCUS experts.
Pick your exam types.
Pick your training package.
Image Review Package
For learners in need of image review and feedback or administrators seeking to offload the burden of QA for their organization.
Clinical Practice Package
For providers looking to build POCUS knowledge and confidence for direct patient care.
3 exam minimum for onsite option.
Clinical Leadership Package
For healthcare leaders seeking to develop skills in ultrasound education to build a sustainable POCUS program.
Butterfly Certified™— A qualification to
carry with you.
Butterfly is excited to partner with the Global Ultrasound Institute to provide a Butterfly Certified™ qualification to every learner who completes the Clinical Practice and Clinical Leadership pathways. As two of the most established names in POCUS, this is a qualification to carry with you for years to come.
We’ve joined forces with the Global Ultrasound Institute to support the deployment of this training across the country.
Yes, you can ultrasound.
Butterfly Academy™ is a curated library of assignable, trackable courses that meet clinicians where they are on their POCUS journey.
Ready from the start.
Track
progress.
Credential clinicians.
Education at your fingertips.
Access hundreds of quick how-to videos without leaving the Butterfly app.
Start with the fundamentals.
Kickstart your POCUS educational journey with our library of videos dedicated to helping you feel confident while scanning with your Butterfly probe.
Boost your confidence.
For those who already know scanning fundamentals, build upon your skills by learning basic techniques for a particular specialty or clinical application.
Accelerate your learning.
See how to integrate POCUS into your practice with videos that demonstrate a variety of patient assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is point-of-care ultrasound easy to learn?
POCUS is generally more accessible than traditional diagnostic ultrasound because it focuses on answering targeted clinical questions rather than comprehensive sonographic evaluation. Many foundational applications — lung ultrasound, bladder scanning, and basic cardiac views — can be learned in structured training sessions. Butterfly supports learning through AI-guided acquisition tools, ScanLab™ simulation training, on-demand modules, and live education programs.
- What is ScanLab™ and how does it help learners?
ScanLab™ is Butterfly's simulation-based AI-powered training environment that allows learners to practice ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation using real scan data in a guided, structured format. ScanLab™ enables learners to build POCUS skills without requiring access to a patient, making it an effective tool for medical students, residents, and clinicians learning new imaging applications. It is included in the Butterfly membership.
- Do you need formal training to use handheld ultrasound?
Yes. While handheld ultrasound is more accessible than traditional systems, users still need appropriate training in image acquisition and clinical interpretation to use POCUS safely and effectively. Butterfly provides a structured learning pathway including ScanLab™, in-app guidance, on-demand modules, and live training. Many institutions also incorporate Butterfly into formal POCUS curricula for residents and medical students.
- How long does it take to learn POCUS?
Basic POCUS skills for focused applications such as bladder scanning or lung ultrasound can be acquired in a few structured training sessions. Broader POCUS proficiency across multiple organ systems typically develops over weeks to months of supervised practice. Advanced applications like comprehensive cardiac POCUS require more extensive training and mentorship. Butterfly's structured education resources are designed to support learners at every stage of this progression.
- Is Butterfly used in medical school education?
Yes. Butterfly devices are used in medical school curricula at institutions across the United States and internationally. Many programs use Butterfly devices to introduce students to ultrasound during pre-clinical anatomy education, with further POCUS training integrated into clinical rotations. Butterfly's combination of AI-guided acquisition, ScanLab™, and portable hardware makes it well suited for large-scale medical education programs.
- How does Butterfly support residency POCUS training?
Butterfly supports residency POCUS training through ScanLab™ simulation, structured in-app training modules, and integration with CompassAI for tracking exam volume and quality per trainee. Program directors can use Compass AI to monitor resident scanning activity, conduct QA review, and document competency milestones — supporting both individual learning and program accreditation requirements.
- Can Butterfly be used for POCUS credentialing programs?
Yes. Butterfly's CompassAI platform supports POCUS credentialing workflows by tracking individual exam volume, enabling quality review by credentialing supervisors, and documenting competency milestones. This infrastructure helps institutions build and manage formal POCUS credentialing programs that meet hospital or specialty society requirements.