Maverick Medical Education offers the only nerve block CE course with high-fidelity pulsatile cadaver training, allowing students to actually perform all blocks taught. Our Essentials course consists of online interactive pre-learning modules followed by a hands-on proficiency lab that offers 16 full hours of probe time. Completion of our online course and proficiency lab awards 30 Class-A continuing education credits.
Explore Our Regional Anesthesia Essentials Courses
Pre-Learning
Proficiency Lab
Over two days, students apply lessons from the online pre-learning modules to experiential training exercises in a clinical environment, developing confidence and proficiency in administering peripheral regional blocks. They work with high-fidelity pulsatile cadavers to maximize realism when performing blocks and using ultrasound probes.
Students use live human models to develop their skills in identifying landmarks for both peripheral nerve stimulation and ultrasound. They also work with cadavers to practice advanced needling and demonstrate proficiency in all blocks of training.
Blocks Taught
The following blocks are taught as part of our Regional Anesthesia - Essentials Course:
- Interscalene
- Supraclavicular
- Axillary
- Adductor Canal
- PENG/LFCN
- Genicular
- Femoral
- Popliteal Sciatic
Earn 14 Class A AANA Continuing Education hours
This online USGRA program (Essential Techniques), includes instruction for the following nerve blocks:
- Axillary
- Adductor Canal
- PENG/LFCN
- Genicular
- Femoral
- Popliteal Plexus
- Popliteal Sciatic
- Supraclavicular/Interscalene
- It also includes modules on the physics of ultrasound and implementation of a Postoperative Pain service
The program is not your typical “death-by-PowerPoint”! Consisting of interactive learning modules, it uses the most comprehensive and proven learning methodology or pedagogy in education today. The modules include pre-testing, mid-term and post-program testing along with many test your understanding exercises. It allows the learner to engage at their own pace and to come-and-go as necessary.
Maverick’s interactive online education program was developed by practicing CRNAs with many years of experience in the field of regional anesthesia, education experts in the field of Pedagogy from Texas A&M University and instructional design professions.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
- Cadaver Lab: 8:00 AM to 5: 00 PM
Sunday
- Cadaver Lab: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Proficiency Testing*: 12:00 PM to ?
* Those with flights to catch on Sunday will test first. We recommend flights after 4 pm on Sunday to maximize lab time. If unable to schedule a flight after 4 pm, we will work with you.
Both courses are delivered in an interactive and engaging format, with pre-recorded lectures, interactive quizzes, and hands-on exercises. The Regional Anesthesia Essential Techniques course includes a cadaver lab, where students can practice performing nerve blocks on the Maverick patented pulsatile cadaver. The most realistic education tool available.
Regional Anesthesia Essential Techniques: Covers the basics of regional anesthesia, including the following ultrasound-guided nerve blocks:
Axillary
Adductor Canal
Femoral
Interscalene
PENG/LFCN
Popliteal Sciatic
Supraclavicular
POCUS with Vascular Access: Teaches the use of POCUS to assess:
Heart
Lungs
Stomach
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Vascular access using ultrasound
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
- Cadaver Lab: 8:00 AM to 5: 00 PM
Sunday
- Cadaver Lab: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Proficiency Testing*: 12:00 PM to ?
* Those with flights to catch on Sunday will test first. We recommend flights after 4 pm on Sunday to maximize lab time. If unable to schedule a flight after 4 pm, we will work with you.
