What is a CME activity? A Continuing Medical Education(CME) activity serves to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

Why do physicians need continuing medical education (CME) credit? Physicians use CME credit to demonstrate that they have participated in educational activities and obtained CME credit to document meeting the requirements of state medical boards, medical specialty societies, specialty boards, hospital medical staffs, the Joint Commission, insurance groups, and others.

How are CME credits tracked for physicians? There is no centralized tracking of AMA PRA credits. Each accredited CME provider is required to keep records of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians who participate in their activities for six years from the date of completion of the activity. Because credits may be obtained from a variety of accredited CME providers, physicians should maintain a record of their CME credits from all sources.

What documentation does a physician receive for participating in a certified CME activity provided by an accredited CME provider? Accredited CME providers are required to make available documentation of credits claimed by physicians at their request, but there is no requirement for a specific type of documentation to be used. Many accredited CME providers will issue a credit certificate at the completion and evaluation of an activity.

Nurse Practitioners credit? The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

In this workshop, you will be learning the following:
• Extensive Hands-On Ultrasound Training
The workshop is designed around practical scanning experience, with participants spending significant time performing ultrasound examinations in small groups under expert faculty supervision.
• Essential POCUS Applications for Acute Care
Learn how to perform the most clinically relevant ultrasound exams, including vascular access, DVT assessment, lung ultrasound, trauma evaluation (eFAST), gastric ultrasound, and focused cardiac imaging.
• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
Develop practical skills in ultrasound-guided peripheral, arterial, and central venous access, improving accuracy, safety, and procedural success in everyday clinical practice.
• Focused Cardiac and Lung Ultrasound Skills
Build confidence performing bedside cardiopulmonary ultrasound, including evaluation of ventricular function, lung pathology, and hemodynamic assessment.
• Practical Integration of POCUS into Clinical Practice
Learn how to incorporate ultrasound into routine patient assessment, procedural guidance, and rapid bedside decision-making through expert demonstrations and real-world clinical insights.

Workshops are intentionally kept small to maximize ultrasound time and instructor interaction.

Exact group size is shown on each event page.

Workshops are led by experienced clinicians and educators with deep expertise in regional anesthesia, pain medicine, and ultrasound-guided techniques. Faculty composition varies by course and is listed on each workshop page.

No formal prerequisites are required for most workshops. Courses are designed to support a range of skill levels—from trainees building fundamentals to experienced clinicians refining ultrasound-guided techniques.

Inclusions vary by event, but typically include:

• Access to the full educational program
• Use of ultrasound equipment, models, and training materials (for workshops)
• Course resources and supporting materials
• Lunch and breaks (when specified)
• Access to digital learning tools such as the NYSORA POCUS App and NYSORA Anesthesia Assistant App

Ultrasound machines and training materials are provided. It’s recommended to bring:

• Comfortable attire
• A notebook
• An optional tablet or laptop for accessing digital resources

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. The general policy is:

• More than 30 days before the event: 50% refund
• Within 30 days of the event: No refund

Rescheduling may be possible depending on availability but is not guaranteed. Always review the specific event page for the most accurate policy.