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Location
Venue: UM Bannatyne: Clinical Learning Simulation Facility
UM Bannatyne: Clinical Learning Simulation Facility
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Department of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks – January 28 or February 4, 2026
Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks
Goals & Objectives
This course aims to introduce emergency physicians to the performance of high-yield ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, including peripheral forearm, serratus plane and fascia iliaca blocks. Focus on block safety, appropriate needle guidance and ultrasound identification of relevant anatomy.
Choose the session that fits your schedule
- January 28 2026 – Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- January 28 2026 – Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- February 4 2026 – Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Format
Learn the basics of nerve blocks for emergency physicians as a part of multi-modal analgesia. This session will involve hands on scanning of live models and hands on needle guidance practice on simulators and cadavers.
Pre-course preparation
Pre course content will be provided to the participants upon registration.
Disclaimer
This course will involve the use of cadavers to simulate the placement of nerve blocks. Please wear scrubs if possible.
Cost & Registration
Cost of registration is $800.00 per participant. Please contact Anthony Ochoa at 204-881-1715 or Anthony.Ochoa@umanitoba.ca for any cancellation.
Location
January 28 2026 (AM or PM session) – The Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks is delivered at the University of Manitoba’s Clinical Learning and Simulation Facility, located in the 2nd floor Room 205 of the Brodie Centre and at the Anatomy Laboratory at 727 McDermot Avenue.
February 4 2026 – The Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks is delivered at the University of Manitoba’s Clinical Learning and Simulation Facility, located in the basement Room 0000 of the Brodie Centre and at the Anatomy Laboratory at 727 McDermot Avenue.
Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:
- More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
- Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.
Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.
