HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE ESRA DIPLOMA


THE OXFORD ESRA DIPLOMA COURSE

TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2009

Course Organiser: Dr Mark Crowley MBBS, BSc, FRCA, DESRA

This course is specifically aimed at helping anaesthetists prepare for the ESRA (European Society of Regional Anaesthesia) diploma examinations.

This is a one day intensive course for those sitting the ESRA diploma and is suitable for both part 1 (MCQ) and part 2 (Viva) candidates. It has been developed by NHS Consultant Regional Anaesthetists who are ESRA members and who have successfully passed both components of this examination.

Sit mock ESRA regional anaesthesia MCQ exams (containing some examples of past questions) and receive tuition and lectures covering topics relevant to the exam.
For those sitting part 2 of the Diploma come and have plenty of Mock Viva practice including ultrasound and live model practice suitable for part 2 of the ESRA diploma examination. This session will run in parallel to the MCQ session.

Numbers are limited.
How much does it cost? The course fee is £50 for this one day course.
Where will it be held?
NUFFIELD ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE (NOC)
WINDMILL ROAD
HEADINGTON
OXFORD
OX3 7LD

When? Tuesday 18th August 2009
How do I book a place? Complete the online booking at our website www.oxsora.com

The course programme will cover all aspects relevant in regional anaesthesia to the ESRA diploma examination and practice sessions with feedback will cover both MCQ’s and VIVA’s with live models.





THE OXFORD ESRA DIPLOMA COURSE


Course Programme:

08:45-09:00 Registration and Coffee

09:00-09:20 ESRA Diploma Examination Overview

09:20-10:00 Equipment: Peripheral nerve stimulation, ultrasound, catheters and local anaesthetic agents

10:00-10:45 Live Block session: Watch several popular blocks performed live from theatres via a 2 way AV conference

10:45-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-11:45 Upper limb blocks

11:45-12:30 Lower limb blocks

12:30-13:15 Neuro-axial blocks

13:15-14:00 Lunch

Part 1 MCQ Exam Candidates:

14:00- 15:30 Mock ESRA Diploma MCQ Examination

15:30-15:45 Coffee Break

15:45-17:00 MCQ Results and feedback

Part 2 Viva Exam Candidates:

14:00-15:30 Upper limb regional anaesthesia Viva’s

15:30-15:45 Coffee Break

15:45-17:00 Lower limb regional anaesthesia Viva’s

Certificates of attendance will be issued on the day along with a receipt of payment for study leave application.

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THE OXFORD ESRA DIPLOMA COURSE


THE OXFORD ESRA DIPLOMA COURSE

Tuesday 18th August 2009

Course Booking Form

Please indicate which exam you are sitting

• ESRA Diploma Part 1 (MCQ)/Part 2 (VIVA) (please circle)


• Name......................................................................

• Grade......................................................................

• Current Trust………………………………………….

• Email.......................................................................

• Telephone number..................................................

• Home address.........................................................

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Please attach a cheque payable to “The Oxford Regional Anaesthesia Group” for the sum of £50 and return to:

Dr Mark Crowley
Consultant Anaesthetist
Nuffield department of Anaesthetics
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU

or book online at the oxsora.com website. For more information please contact markcrowley@oxsora.com

Please note that this course will now be run for Regional Anaesthesia UK. Please visit www.ra-uk.org to book. Flyers for both the mcq and viva courses can be found on the downloads section of this website.