Australian Sonographers Association

About PD-asa: The next generation of professional development

As the preferred professional development program for members of the ASA, PD-asa offers a simple solution to support your CPD program and accreditation.
PD-asa features:

• A simple online tool for tracking your CPD points.
• Access to your personalised profile so you can update your details anytime.
• Automatic logging of all your ASA CPD activities.
• Self-reporting function for recording non-ASA CPD activities.
• Automatic alerts and notifications of cycle timelines.
• Instant access to your CPD history.
• Flexibility to select your level of professional recognition.
• An ASAR credit tracker so you can monitor progress in your current ASAR triennium.

Why choose PD-asa as your default CPD program?

• It's free and exclusive to members of the ASA.
• It is ASAR approved so you can maintain your ASAR accreditation without the fuss of doubling up.
• You can review your CPD history to ensure your program is meeting your professional goals and ASAR triennium requirements.
• We will automatically record your CPD points when you complete ASA activities.
• You can manually log all non-ASA CPD activities to ensure your CPD is managed securely from one location.
• You have access to a dedicated PD-asa Administrator who will liaise directly with ASAR on your behalf reducing your administrative burden.
• If selected, you will benefit from the support and expertise of the PD-asa Administrator working with you to navigate the ASAR audit process.

PD-asa, a flexible approach meaning the choice is yours

With 2 levels of participation on offer, you can select the level to suit your professional development goals:

• Select the Standard Level and complete 15 points per yearly cycle to comply with PD-asa and ASAR criteria.
• Select the Extension Level to receive additional recognition when you volunteer for a professional association e.g.on committee/subcommittees.

PD-asa FAQ's

PD-asa is available exclusively to members of the ASA. The FAQ's address common issues raised by our members. In order to continue to respond to member needs, we encourage and welcome all feedback.

PD-asa Rules

The PD-asa Rules have been developed by the ASA to provide a framework for all PD-asa participants to operate within. Before nominating and registering with PD-asa, we encourage you to read the PD-asa Rules.

Joining the next generation is as easy as 1-2-3

Before you apply, you will need to have:

• read the PD-asa Rules and eligibility criteria.
• your ASA membership number.
• your ASAR accreditation number.
• a valid email address, and
• your ASAR triennium end date

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PD-asa tips for planning your CPD program

The primary purpose of CPD is to build and enhance your professional abilities so it makes sense to plan a CPD program to suit your own professional goals. Your plan should:

• Identify short and long term career goals.
• Establish outcomes that will improve your practice, income and employment opportunities.
• Include learning opportunities that specifically meet your needs.
• Develop skills and knowledge that build on your current abilities.
• Include learning opportunities that expose you to new areas.
• Select professional development commitments that suit your timelines and budget.
• Investigate the availability of funding through your employer, government agencies or other sources.
• Avoid unplanned or unproductive activities by planning your professional development over a yearly cycle.
• Review and reassess your CPD progress each year.

Important Dates in 2010

Enquiries

If you have any further questions you can contact our dedicated PD-asa Administrator:

PD-asa Administrator
Ph: 03 9585 2996
cpd@a-s-a.com.au