Updating Results

University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia

  • Non-Award

The course focuses on teaching the anatomy, sonographic appearance, and techniques for performing various ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. It is delivered online, allowing students to study flexibly and access materials via eLearning apps or web browsers.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
20 - 20 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$151 total

About this course

Overview

The focus of this course is to teach the anatomy, sonographic appearance, and technique of performing a wide variety of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Specific areas covered include upper limb blocks, lower limb blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, abdominal and thoracic blocks, and continuous peripheral nerve blocks.

This is an online course. Upon receipt of payment, the student will receive a "Getting Started" email with instructions on how to access the course materials.

Students have the flexibility to study in their own time and location. Program materials can be accessed through the eLearning app on smartphones and tablets with iOS, Android or Windows systems. Once the program materials have been downloaded on smartphones and tablets, all the interactive media content can be viewed even when offline (however internet access is required periodically to login or re-verify login credentials). Program materials can also be accessed online using a web browser.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

The focus of this course is to teach the anatomy, sonographic appearance, and technique of performing a wide variety of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Specific areas covered include upper limb blocks, lower limb blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, abdominal and thoracic blocks, and continuous peripheral nerve blocks.

This is an online course. Upon receipt of payment, the student will receive a "Getting Started" email with instructions on how to access the course materials.

Students have the flexibility to study in their own time and location. Program materials can be accessed through the eLearning app on smartphones and tablets with iOS, Android or Windows systems. Once the program materials have been downloaded on smartphones and tablets, all the interactive media content can be viewed even when offline (however internet access is required periodically to login or re-verify login credentials). Program materials can also be accessed online using a web browser.

Course structure

Course Units
  • Nerve Blocks Upper Limb
  • Nerve Blocks Lower Limb
  • Nerve Blocks Peripheral Nerves
  • Guided Abdominal Thoracic Blocks
  • Guided Continuous Peripheral Nerves
Suited to Specialty Groups
  • Anaesthesia
  • Intensive Care
  • Emergency Department
Time Required
  • Course completion takes approximately 20 hours of eLearning.