University of Tasmania
1 day
This intensive 1-day practical course enables medical professionals to master regional anaesthesia techniques through hands-on practice with human cadavers and expert guidance. Ideal for doctors seeking to enhance their procedural skills and earn CPD points.
This course is designed for medical professionals with existing clinical experience who wish to advance their skills in regional anaesthesia. Participants should have a solid understanding of basic anatomy and pharmacology. No specific prerequisites are listed, but medical registration and professional standing are expected. Participants will need to be physically capable of performing hands-on procedural practice.
The course is structured around practical skill stations and lectures covering multiple aspects of regional anaesthesia. Participants will review prosected specimens of the face, upper limb, lower limb, and spine to refresh anatomical knowledge. Hands-on skill stations include practice with axillary, facial, dental, femoral, and ankle nerve blocks, as well as spinal anaesthesia and Biers block techniques. Ultrasound-guided anaesthesia stations cover upper limb, face, lower limb, and spinal applications. The curriculum also addresses dose calculation, drug selection, and management of local anaesthetic toxicity.
The University of Tasmania's Tasmanian School of Medicine offers this course with access to human cadavers for realistic procedural practice, a unique advantage for developing technical skills. The course is delivered by experienced Anaesthetists and experts in the field, ensuring high-quality instruction. The course is recognized by ACRRM and RACGP for continuing professional development and quality improvement points, adding significant professional value.
Completing this course enhances career prospects for medical professionals in anaesthesia, emergency medicine, and surgical specialties. Graduates will be better equipped to provide regional anaesthesia services in various clinical settings, potentially expanding their scope of practice. The skills developed are valuable for rural and remote medical practitioners, emergency physicians, and those pursuing further training in anaesthesia or pain management specialties.
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