ARiRA - Live Model Interactive Regional Anaesthesia Course

Two-Day Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anaesthesia Course

Designed from candidate feedback to maximise expert-led teaching, hands-on learning & clarity

** RCOA approved 12 CPD points **

** ESRA-DRA accredited for 6 ultrasound hands-on + 2 other points **

Day 1 – Friday 1 May 2026 | Online, Interactive

• Live, faculty-led teaching focused on clear, applied anatomy

• High-definition cadaveric dissections integrated with ultrasound correlation

• Augmented reality and simulation-based videos to reinforce probe handling and spatial understanding

• Structured, exam-focused teaching with EDRA Part 1 & 2 preparation tips

• Interactive Q&A throughout to address common pitfalls and misconceptions

• Optimised pacing to allow consolidation without cognitive overload

• Poster presentation by candidates which will be published in ARiRA - Newsletter

Lecture topics covered in Day 1

• Fundamentals of ultrasound physics, image optimisation, ergonomics, and needling techniques
• Plan A regional anaesthesia blocks for high-volume surgical procedures
• Advanced regional anaesthesia blocks and block selection strategies
• Trauma-related regional blocks and point-of-care ultrasound applications
• Case-based regional anaesthesia for hip and knee analgesia within peri-operative pathways
• Case-based regional anaesthesia for shoulder and upper-limb surgery, including day-case pathways
• EDRA examination preparation strategies, viva structure, and common examiner expectations

Day 2 – Saturday 2 May 2026 | In-Person, Hands-On

• Small-group live scanning on models to maximise probe time

• Emphasis on sono-anatomy recognition, ergonomics, and image optimisation

• Unhurried needling practice using dedicated needling phantoms

• Protected time for repetition and self-directed practice, guided by expert faculty

• Continuous faculty feedback tailored to individual experience level

• Lunch and refreshments provided

What makes this course different

• Designed around what previous candidates asked for: more scanning time, slower pace, clearer anatomy, and practical exam relevance

• Faculty with extensive clinical, teaching, and EDRA experience

• Balance of why and how, not just what—moving beyond atlas-style teaching

• Focus on confidence, pattern recognition, and transferable scanning skills

Included with your course

• One year of complimentary ARiRA access
  Full access to arira.co.uk, including:

  • Cadaver-based anatomy modules

  • 3D and augmented-reality anatomy visualisation

  • Sono-anatomy libraries

  • Probe movement and image-formation concepts

  • Simulation-based learning to support ongoing practice

Who should attend

• Anaesthetists preparing for EDRA examinations

• Clinicians looking to consolidate or refresh core regional anaesthesia skills

• Those seeking structured, high-yield teaching with genuine hands-on time

Course fee

• Includes lunch, refreshments, and one-year ARiRA access

Registration

• Places are limited to preserve small-group teaching quality

• Early registration strongly recommended

Further information

• ARiRA platform: https://arira.co.uk

• Course enquiries: info@arira.co.uk

This course is designed to leave you more confident at the probe, clearer on anatomy, and better prepared for safe clinical practice and EDRA assessment.