Overview
This one-day course teaches a practical approach to using ultrasound in regional anaesthesia.
The course is suitable for both novice users and those with some experience of using ultrasound who wish to enhance their skills.
We have support from several companies providing a range of ultrasound machines, needles and other equipment for the course.
Featuring:
- hands-on experience of scanning of live models
- hands-on experience of needling realistic meat models
- small groups to facilitate increased practical time.
Blocks include:
- upper limb – interscalene supraclavicular and axillary brachial plexus, forearm blocks
- lower limb – femoral canal, fascia iliaca and sciatic nerve blocks
- trunk – transversus abdominis plane, PECS, serratus, ilioinguinal and rectus sheath blocks
- back – central neuraxial blocks.
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for both novice users and those with some experience of using ultrasound who wish to enhance their skills. Delegate registration is £120.
Dates
Email to be added to our PURE Course waiting list: medevents@aru.ac.uk
Where you'll study
Your faculty
The Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care is the largest in ARU, with over 7,000 students. Our Faculty is teeming with expertise and primed to meet the demand for creating health professionals, teachers, doctors, scientists and educators for the three districts we serve: Chelmsford, Cambridge and Peterborough.
We have been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.
We know that to give our students the very best experiential learning, prior to getting into the workplace, simulation is second to none, for safe, realistic, learning environments. We have invested heavily in purpose built simulated wards, science labs and skills space, to support our students through their learning.
Where can I study?
Chelmsford
Our striking, modern campus sits by the riverside in Chelmsford's University and Innovation Quarter.
Fees & funding
Course fees
Delegate registration
£150
Contact details
Email: medevents@aru.ac.uk
Tel: 01245 684150
For travel information please see: Travelling to our Chelmsford campus.
Entry requirements
Our course is suitable for both novice users and those with some experience of using ultrasound who wish to enhance their skills.
