The USRA Skills Course

The USRA Skills Course is an outgrowth of IAME’s twenty-three year experience as a provider of imaging- based training. Whether you are new to regional anesthesia, new to ultrasound guidance or are looking for a solid refresher, you can be assured of leaving The USRA Skills Course with practical knowledge and abilities that will benefit your practice for years to come.

HAVE YOU ALREADY TAKEN THIS (OR ANOTHER) COURSE? A growing number of our attendees have trained at The USRA Skills Course (or elsewhere) and keep returning to augment their skills, learn new blocks or just refresh their knowledge.

Target Audience This program is for you if you are an anesthesiologist, pain management specialist or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).

UGRA Portfolio The USRA Skills Course is qualified for inclusion in the UGRA Learning Portfolio.  Visit http://education.asahq.org/ugra for more details.

ABA Reporting At the conclusion of the course your CME credits will be transmitted directly to the American Board of Anesthesiology. (Your ABA ID number is required)

Educational Objectives After attending the course you will:

• Understand the principles of ultrasound imaging
• Define the common steps in performing an ultrasound-guided nerve block
• Understand the basics of ultrasound- guided continuous perineural catheters, including indications and proper technique
• Integrate ultrasound-guided nerve blocks into your clinical practice
• Understand the important role of an ambulatory catheter program, including the risks and benefits, and the key steps involved in organization
• Achieve improved patient outcomes through the successful adoption of regional anesthesia practice