COURSE DIRECTOR
Dr Nigel Bedforth
Consultant Anaesthetist
Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham University Hospital
Nottingham

Tel: 0115 970 9195
Email: nigel.bedforth@nuh.nhs.uk

This two-day course is organised by Regional Anaesthesia UK – RA-UK (formerly ESRA UK & Ireland) the official UK national regional anaesthesia society affiliated to ESRA, in conjunction with SonoSite Ltd for training in ultrasound guided regional anaesthetic techniques.  

PLEASE NOTE:  ESRA Diploma -  for further clarification, the Ultrasound Courses organised by RA-UK and sponsored by SonoSite are all recognised for the ESRA diploma. They do not count as a cadaver course only as another course to fulfil the recommendations.

This practical course is aimed at anaesthetists wishing to improve their skills in UGRA and comprises of didactic lectures covering all commonly used regional techniques, clinical and cadaveric anatomy demonstrations and practical hands-on workshops.

Pre-course questionnaire will be sent 2 – 3 weeks prior to the course and is also included in the online pre course materials.

Participants are limited to 24, with 6 ultrasound machines available to allow intensive training in ultrasound techniques and US guided needle placement of in-vitro models.  

This course has been accredited 10 CPD points from the Royal College of Anaesthetists  and is is also recognised for the ESRA diploma.

Registration Fee: £500.00, includes VAT, refreshments, lunch and course materials

10% Discount for ESRA Members: Please contact Siobhan Mather via email (education@sonosite.com) to arrange your course place at the reduced fee of £450.00. Please have your ERSA Membership number to hand when calling.

15% Discount for RA-UK Members: Please contact Siobhan Mather via email (education@sonosite.com) to arrange your course place at the reduced fee of £425.00.

For RA-UK Memebership and Joining infomation please click here http://www.ra-uk.org/

When registering for this course, your details will be passed on to RA-UK, but no other third party. If you wish for your details not to be passed on, please indicate this in the comments section of the booking form.

Booking Information

Course date: 30/11/12 - 01/12/12

Duration: 2 days

Price: £500.00

Places available: 23

Course Venue

A) Nottingham - Queens Medical Centre
Trent Simulation & Clinical Skills Centre, Postgraduate Education Centre, Queens Medical Centre, Clifton Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 2UH