Educational Objectives
At the end of the program, participants should be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform:
• Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks above the clavicle
• Ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block
• Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks below the clavicle, pectoralis block and adductor canal block, and IPACK
• Ultrasound-guided fascia Iliaca block, Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric block, lateral TAP block erector spinae and paravertebral block
• The PENG Block
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Acute Pain Management
Additionally, participants will be able to demonstrate:
• A fundamental knowledge of basic ultrasound physics
• Knowledge of the indications for various Point-of care Ultrasound (POCUS) modalities
• Proficiency in performing various POCUS modalities including cardiac, lung, gastric and abdominal (FAST) ultrasound
• The ability to interpret the findings of their POCUS exams