University of St Andrews

School of Medicine Short Courses

Short Courses 5 Regional Anaesthesia: Plan A Blocks (1 & 2 day)

Regional Anaesthesia: Plan A Blocks

1 and 2 day courses for all grades of anaesthetist.

This one or two-day practical course provides a comprehensive training opportunity, using state of the art facilities and equipment, to teach ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.

  • High quality teaching by expert faculty of anatomists and anaesthetists
  • Cadaveric material for scanning and injections
  • The latest AI and augmented reality technology to practice live scanning and simulated needle insertion
  • Small group teaching: personal interaction between faculty & delegates
  • Learning outcomes are aligned to Stage 1 – 3

Course information

Course dates

26th and 27th June 2025 (tbc whether this is a two course or one day course running twice).

Register interest above for information about when places go live.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are aligned to Stage 1 – 3 of the 2021 Royal College of Anaesthetists Curriculum.

Course duration

1 or 2 day courses.

Course dates in January 2025 are 1 day courses

Pre-requisites

  • All our short courses are delivered in English.  If English is not your first language, we want to make sure you can use English well enough to study with us.  You need to be able to speak, read and write English fluently so you can:
      • understand lectures and teaching materials.
      • produce high standards of work
      • perform well in assessments.

Entry requirements

For anaesthesia residents and consultants.

Course type

Certificate of Completion (non-credit bearing).

Teaching format

​This course will be delivered in person by an expert faculty of anatomists and anaesthetists, using cadaveric specimens and models to deliver high quality teaching.  It will also utilise live ultrasound scanning alongside these anatomical resources to cover anatomy relevant to regional anaesthesia. Places are limited to allow essential one to one interaction between faculty and delegate.

Course Lead

Alasdair Taylor

Alasdair Taylor

Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS Tayside

James Bowness

Dr James Bowness

Consultant Anaesthetist

Testimonials

One of the best courses I’ve been to in the last few years.

January 2025

Excellent faculty and facilities. World class

January 2025

Lots of practical exposure and low student to tutor ratio allowing personalised feedback.

January 2025

Excellent for all levels of training/ career. Anatomy demonstrations prior to blocks really helped cement things.

January 2025

Excellent use of several different learning and practicing techniques to appreciate all aspects of each block. Load of practice needling, especially the AI tech was really helpful and very easy to use!

January 2025