ASA/ASRA UGRA Portfolio
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Did you know the TSA Regional Anesthesia Workshop has been accredited for TSA members participating in the ASA/ASRA Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia (UGRA) Education and Clinical Training Portfolio.
What is the UGRA Portfolio?
http://education.asahq.org/ugra
The Ultrasound‐Guided Regional Anesthesia (UGRA) Education and Clinical Training Portfolio is a joint initiative from ASA and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) designed for anesthesiologists who wish to distinguish themselves in the field and provide evidence of training and experience to share with employers. The program guides participants through specific criteria to demonstrate knowledge and achievement in UGRA procedures. The program requires participants to progressively build knowledge through participation in specific CME activities and validate experience via case log documentation. The completed portfolio contains data that defines all UGRA achievements, the criteria required to meet the achievement and evidence of how those criteria were met.
The portfolio does not intend to restrict the practice of UGRA, nor does participation ensure competency or certification in the performance of UGRA techniques.
How do I get started on the Portfolio?
http://education.asahq.org/ugra/part-instructions
Credits approved by the ASA/ASRA review committee for applicants to count towards their portfolio application: TSA UGRA PortfolioCredit
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