Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course

Develop the ultrasound, anatomical and procedural skills required to perform an Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block (FIB/FICB) safely and systematically. The Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course by Kung Medics is a focused, hands-on training programme for doctors and healthcare professionals who want greater confidence in using regional anaesthesia for acute pain management, particularly in patients presenting with suspected or confirmed hip and proximal femoral fractures. Fascia iliaca blocks are widely used in UK Emergency Departments as part of multimodal analgesia for patients with fractured neck of femur, and ultrasound-guided FIB is included within Emergency Medicine point-of-care ultrasound training.

This is a hands-on, half-day course with a strong emphasis on repeated procedural practice. Candidates develop a structured approach to understanding indications and contraindications, performing pre-procedure assessment, identifying key anatomical structures on ultrasound, selecting an appropriate needle approach, maintaining real-time needle-tip visualisation, understanding local anaesthetic safety, performing the block on simulation models, recognising procedural complications, assessing block effectiveness, and documenting the procedure appropriately. Training includes probe positioning, needle guidance, image optimisation, and immediate instructor feedback to help develop safe, reproducible technique before progressing to supervised clinical practice.

The course is particularly suitable for Emergency Medicine doctors, ACCS trainees, Foundation doctors, Acute Medicine doctors, Anaesthetic trainees, Critical Care doctors, Orthopaedic and surgical trainees, Advanced clinical practitioners, International Medical Graduates entering UK acute clinical practice, doctors preparing for MRCEM or FRCEM examinations, and clinicians who understand the theory of FIB but lack confidence performing the procedure. Candidates benefit from experienced clinical educators, hands-on ultrasound training, regional anaesthesia simulation models, repeated needle-guidance practice, small-group teaching, and a supportive learning environment. Note: completion of the course does not certify independent competence, does not replace supervised clinical experience, and candidates must work within their professional scope of practice and comply with their employer's local policies.