Symmetry Anesthesia - Basic Techniques and Point-of-Care Ultrasound Combo Course - Onsite Program

Symmetry Anesthesia is partnering with Maverick Medical Education to bring the premier regional techniques training course to Fort Worth at the Texas Wesleyan University Campus on May 16-17, saving participants the time and money to travel off-site. Symmetry is also co-sponsoring this event, resulting in a total cost of $3000 for the course, a 10% discount.

Course Overview:

Maverick Medical Education offers a course combining Regional Anesthesia Basic Techniques and Point-of-Care Ultrasound with Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access:

• Regional Anesthesia Basic Techniques teaches the basics of regional anesthesia, including ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. The course covers a wide range of topics, including ultrasound physics, anatomy, image interpretation, and needle guidance techniques to perform 8 basic regional nerve blocks.
• POCUS with Vascular Access teaches the crucial skill of point-of-care ultrasound as an assessment tool, and how to utilize Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access. The course covers the basics of ultrasound physics and anatomy, as well as the specific applications of POCUS in these areas.

Through the combination of online didactic modules, hands-on practice with cadavers utilizing Maverick’s patented pulsatile system, and live models, participants will refine their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors, providing a well-rounded and immersive learning experience.

Our Combo course consists of online didactic modules followed by a hands-on cadaver lab that offers 16 full hours of probe time. Completion of our online didactic modules and hands-on cadaver lab awards 62 Class-A AANA continuing education credits.

Online Pre-learning Modules

Participants must complete the online didactic modules before attending the hands-on cadaver lab. The modules are an interactive online learning system that allows participants to complete course prerequisites at their own pace and preferred location. Users can access content from any computer, tablet, or another device with an internet connection.

Regional Anesthesia Basic Techniques: Covers the basics of regional anesthesia, including the following ultrasound-guided nerve blocks:

• Adductor Canal
• Axillary
• Femoral
• Genicular
• Interscalene/Supraclavicular
• PENG/LFCN
• Popliteal Plexus
• Popliteal Sciatic
• TAP

The online didactic modules also include content covering the physics of ultrasound and the implementation of a Postoperative Pain service.

POCUS with Vascular Access: Teaches the use of POCUS to assess:

• POCUS for Gastric Assessment
• POCUS for peripheral vascular access
• POCUS for Internal Jugular access
• Cardiac assessment for normal cardiac function and commonly seen pathological conditions
• Pulmonary assessment for normal function and common problems
  
• eFast assessment for trauma and hemodynamically unstable patients
  
• POCUS for DVT assessment
  

Location:

The hands-on cadaver lab will take place at Lou's Place - Texas Wesleyan University
1112 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX 76105

Date:

The hands-on cadaver lab will occur on May 16-17th, 2026.

Deadline for 100% Purchases:

This course is intended for 18-20 people to attend. At least 18 participants must register and pay in full for the course by April 16, 2026. If at least 18 participants have not registered and paid in full for the course by April 16, 2026, then Maverick will cancel the course and refund all money back to participants who have already paid, minus a credit card fee (See Refund Policy below for more information).

Refund Policy - Credit Card Fee

Should the course be cancelled by Maverick and refunds be distributed back to the participants who have already paid, a 3-5% fee will be deducted from the participant’s full refund. This is to cover the fee Maverick is charged whenever a participant purchases a course using a credit card. Different banks charge Maverick a 3-5% non-refundable fee with each credit card purchase.

By purchasing this course, you agree to the course’s registration deadline and refund policy listed above.