Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia

Please note: Due to inclement weather in Chapel Hill, NC, this course has been rescheduled from January 31–February 1 to March 21–22.
Registered participants will be contacted directly by ASRA Pain Medicine with further details. Thank you for your understanding.

Ultrasound machine

This course is a MUST for anyone who performs ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques from an anesthesiology, emergency medicine, or a physical medicine and rehabilitation background. Learn from world renowned experts in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Introduced in 2024!

Submit an Abstract or Medically Challenging Case for Poster Presentation

Now included is the option for registrants to describe their work to world-renowned acute pain leaders, while networking with other course participants. Posters will be displayed during a time when both participants and faculty are gathered in the same room for networking and learning. Anyone interested in sharing an abstract must bring their poster in a digital format ready to be displayed during the course.

Elevate Your Regional Anesthesia Skills

Begin with our highly recommended pre-course eLearning before you arrive. Viewing the videos will increase the CME value of your course attendance by up to an additional 6 credits. It will also allow for maximum hands-on practice time with expert faculty once you are onsite. Course curriculum includes a comprehensive suite of 12 eLearning videos. These are an integral part of the program and must be completed prior to attending the weekend course.

The optional video modules will take an estimated 6 hours to complete and cover these topics:

Basic Ultrasound and Needling Approaches (24 minutes)
Ultrasound Physics, Artifacts, Pitfalls, and Complications (41 minutes)
Update on Ultrasound Nerve Blocks and Anatomy of the Upper Extremity (47 minutes)
Beyond the On Switch: Optimizing Ultrasound for Vascular Access and Regional Anesthesia (24 minutes)
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (32 minutes)
Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks and Anatomy of the Lower Extremity (55 minutes)
Abdominal Truncal Blocks Sono-Anatomy and Techniques (42 minutes)
Chest Wall Blocks: Sono-Anatomy and Techniques (35 minutes)
Upper Extremity Blocks (22 minutes)
Thoracic Wall Blocks (30 minutes)
Abdominal Wall Blocks (25 minutes)
Lower Extremity Blocks (32 minutes)

Join us for an immersive weekend of hands-on ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia training with some of the world’s leading experts. From the moment you arrive, you’ll dive straight into practical, small-group learning designed to build your confidence and refine your technique.

You’ll spend most of your time scanning live models and exploring dissected cadaver anatomy, then applying what you learn by practicing ultrasound-guided needle skills on cadavers. Each rotation focuses on key anatomical regions—including the upper limb, lower limb, chest, and trunk—so you’ll leave with a well-rounded, clinically applicable skill set.

Whether you’ve just completed residency or have been in practice for years, this course offers the perfect opportunity to expand your repertoire. Discover cutting-edge techniques such as genicular blocks for knee pain, the PENG block for hip analgesia, and ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion blocks for arrhythmias and cerebral vasospasm.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll learn directly from world-renowned faculty who bring decades of experience and a passion for teaching. Expect personalized instruction, interactive discussions, and practical pearls you can apply immediately in your practice.

Experience the most effective way to master regional anesthesia—through expert guidance, hands-on practice, and real-world relevance.