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We run two-day practical courses throughout the year, providing a comprehensive training opportunity, using state of the art facilities and equipment, to teach ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.<\/p>\n
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Course dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4-5 March 2027 – limited spaces available
24-25 June 2027 – limited spaces available<\/p>\nCost<\/b><\/h2>\n
\u00a3550 – 2 day course\u200b<\/span><\/h2>\n
Learning outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Course duration<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Course programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n
09:30 Pre course questions review
10:30 OSCE
11:15 Break
11:30 OSCE review
12:30 Lunch
13:00 SOEs
15:00 Break
15:15 Sonoanatomy
16:45 Summary
17:00 Close<\/p>\nPre-requisites <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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PSDS Funding<\/b><\/h2>\n
All terms<\/a> apply. If you withdraw with 9 weeks notice or less, you cannot<\/strong> <\/span>reapply for a PSDS funded place for this course without express permission due to exceptional circumstances. You may, however, attend at your own expense.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Restrictions<\/b><\/h2>\n
Course Lead<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Alasdair Taylor<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS Tayside<\/h4>\n
Alasdair Taylor<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Consultant Anaesthetist, NHS Tayside<\/h4>\n
Dr Colin Munro<\/h3>\n
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Dr Colin Munro<\/h3>\n
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Testimonials<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Bespoke Clinical and Professional Courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n