Regional Anesthesia Essential Techniques

This course teaches the basics of ultrasound guided regional anesthesia as well as learning and performing several of the basic nerve blocks. The essentials course consists of online interactive didactic modules followed by a hands-on proficiency lab that offers 14+ hours of probe time. We offer the only nerve block course implementing our patented pulsatile cadaver training, allowing students to physically perform all blocks taught.

Online Didactic Modules

This course is not a typical “death-by-PowerPoint” lecture. The Maverick online content is designed to be modular, bite-sized, and interactive. The modules are filled with interactive presentations, ultrasound videos, pre & post-tests, knowledge checks, and landmark target practice activities. These modules are asynchronous allowing participants to take the course at their own pace and at their own location.

The modules were 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

*Students must complete the online didactic modules before attending the hands-on cadaver lab.

Hands-On Cadaver Lab

Over two days, students apply lessons from the online didactic modules to experiential training exercises in a clinical environment, developing confidence and proficiency in administering regional nerve blocks. Students train with life-like 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.

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COURSE FEES

$2,400.00

CE’s EARNED – 30 Total

Online Didactic Module CEs:
14 AANA Class A CE credits

Hands-On Cadaver Lab CEs:
16 AANA Class A CE credits

COURSE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY LAB SCHEDULE

8:00am-9:00am: Orientation & Breakfast (Provided by Maverick)
9:00am-12:00pm: Hands-on Cadaver Lab & Physical Exam Stations
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch (Provided by Maverick)
1:00pm-5:00pm: Hands-on Cadaver Lab & Physical Exam Stations

SUNDAY LAB SCHEDULE

7:45am-8:00am: Breakfast (Provided by Maverick)
8:00am-12:00pm: Hands-on Cadaver Lab & Physical Exam Stations
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch (Provided by Maverick)
1:00pm-3:00pm: Cadaver Testing & Open Cadaver Lab

The Essentials complete course includes the online modules and the hands-on cadaver lab. Listed below are the module topics and the blocks performed upon completion of the lab.

If you only want to learn using the online modules and not attend the hands-on cadaver lab, please see below for the “online-only” option of this course.

Online Didactic Module Topics:
(Online didactic modules will open at least 6 weeks prior to lab)

Advantages of Regional Anesthesia
Nerve Stimulation (NS) vs. Ultrasound (US)
Modules on the physics of ultrasound and implementation of a Postoperative Pain service
Drugs & Toxicities
Ultrasound image production
Scanning Basics
Body & Hand Placement
Nerve Blocks
- Adductor Canal
- Axillary
- Femoral
- Genicular
- Interscalene/Supraclavicular
- PENG/LFCN
- Popliteal Plexus
- Popliteal Sciatic
It also includes modules on the physics of ultrasound and implementation of a Postoperative Pain service

The online didactic modules have been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) for 14.00 Class A CE credits.

Cadaver Lab Stations:

Adductor Canal
Axillary
Femoral
Genicular
Interscalene/Supraclavicular
PENG/LFCN
Popliteal Plexus
Popliteal Sciatic

The hands-on cadaver lab has been approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 16.00 Class A CE credits.