March 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm GMT

This bespoke blended learning course is tailored for emergency care and anaesthesia practitioners, addressing the unmet need for high-quality teaching and hands-on training in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia (USGRA).
Key Details
- Start Date: 6 March 2025
- Format: Blended learning (eLearning + in-person practical session)
- Fee: £295
- eLearning Access: From 20 February 2025
- In-person Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Note: Completion of the eLearning module is mandatory before attending the in-person session.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Emergency care and anaesthesia practitioners
- Clinicians and students seeking to enhance their multimodal pain management skills
Course Features
- eLearning Component:
- Pre-course videos covering theoretical knowledge, practical demonstrations, and references to key literature.
- Practical Training:
- Hands-on practice on live models, simulators, and gel phantoms under expert supervision.
- Feedback and skill refinement using cutting-edge equipment.
- Post-Course Assessment:
- Evaluation of theoretical knowledge to solidify learning.
Topics Covered
The course includes focused training on block techniques for various body regions:
Neck:
- Superficial cervical plexus block
Upper Limb:
- Supraclavicular brachial plexus block
- Suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks
- Radial, ulnar, and median nerve blocks
Trunk:
- Erector spinae plane block
- Serratus anterior block
Lower Limb:
- Hip blocks (Femoral, Fascia Iliaca, Pericapsular Nerve Group)
- Transgluteal sciatic nerve block
- Popliteal sciatic nerve block
- Ankle blocks
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Recognise and locate relevant anatomy using ultrasound, distinguishing nerves from muscles and tendons.
- Understand the benefits and risks of various block procedures and select appropriate techniques based on injury patterns.
- Confidently position patients and approach nerves using in-plane and out-of-plane methods.
- Develop practical clinical plans, assess alternative techniques, and evaluate anaesthetic risks for patient safety.
Face-to-Face Schedule Highlights
- Morning:
- Introduction to equipment and small-group workshops on ultrasound principles, anatomy, and needling techniques.
- Afternoon:
- Practical sessions with phantoms, NeedleTrainer equipment, and small-group discussions on toxicity, dilution, and nerve block catheters.
£295
Event Price