Preparing for ESRA European Diploma of Regional Anaesthesia Part 1 ?
- Dr Arul James, MD, FRCA, FFPMRCA
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
Preparing for EDRA Part 1 & want something that actually feels like the real exam? ARiRA’s new EDRA MCQ platform gives you an exam-like experience & a built in timer. The consultant-level explanations teach the “why”, not just the “what”, with safety pearls you can use tomorrow on your list.

Why clinicians are joining ARiRA for EDRA prep
Nine full timed mock exam sets (120 Q & A) that mirror the latest EDRA Part 1 format
More than 1000 regional anaesthesia MCQs across anatomy, sono-anatomy, techniques, pharmacology, ultrasound physics, peri-operative care, and complication management
10 CPD points & certificate on completion of ARiRA – Mastering Regional Anaesthesia Chapters which are included
Invoice for study budget / tax purposes.

ARiRA-Ai included
ARiRA-Ai is your consultant-level regional anaesthesia tutor built straight into ARiRA Academy, ready whenever you are. Ask it to clarify anatomy or sono-anatomy, walk you through block technique step-by-step, sanity-check safe local anaesthetic dosing, or troubleshoot complications and rescue strategies. Along with EDRA-style single best answer questions, you can ask it to explain the “why” behind each answer—perfect for on-call revision and focused EDRA Part 1 preparation.
Best online regional anaesthesia course included (valid for 12 months)
Clinical indications and patient positioning made simple
Augmented surface anatomy
3D internal anatomy for proper spatial understanding
Cadaver Glide-View© and Sono-anatomy Glide-View©
Ultrasound probe selection and 3D/AR probe positioning so your images are consistent
Ultra-Slide© probe control drills to learn sono-anatomy in your own pace
3D/AR needle insertion
Precautions, complications, and practical rescue strategies
ARiRA Needle to Knife© podcast — new bite-sized episodes for learning on the go
How ARiRA helps you pass EDRA Part 1
Online regional anaesthesia course + online MCQ practice + ARiRA-Ai Tutor - All in one clean, platform.
Want to feel exam-ready?
Join ARiRA to unlock all nine timed mocks with 120 Q & A in each - with a total of more than 1000 MCQs