This course focuses on local anaesthesia relating to skin cancer medicine. Participants will learn about the pharmacology and guidelines of the two main classes of local anaesthetic - amides (lignocaine, bupivacaine, prilocaine) and esters (procaine, benzocaine, cocaine). The process of infiltration is listed, including bevel and needle orientation. Practical tips for the patient are outlined to minimise wound damage due to site numbness.
The second part of this course focusses on injecting the ear and lip, paying attention to sensory nerve blocks including the trigeminal nerve, infra-orbital nerve, mental nerve and temporal nerves. ‘Tiger country’ complexities are described and supported by diagrams and images. Areas of extreme complexity like Erb's point, facial nerve (temporal branch and marginal branch), and the common peroneal nerve are outlined. Signs and symptoms of nerve injury are included and practice tasks are provided.
Online learning hours:
7.00
Pre/Post hours:
2.50
Total hours:
9.50
Total hours includes:
Case study hours:
1.00
Pre/Post activity
The pre-course reflective activity provides an opportunity to reflect on their current understanding and why they want to improve their knowledge and skills. Researching an article and documenting it provides additional reflection and a learning opportunity prior to commencing the course. The reinforcing activity is designed for GPs to reflect on key learning points from the course, how they have started to implement learning into their clinical practice and future plans in this area.
Learning objectives
- Evaluate and select the correct local anaesthetic.
- Evaluate local anaesthetic complications and risks.
Assessment information
Successfully complete 13 Knowledge based MCQs (80% pass).
Successfully complete 13 Applied Knowledge MCQs (80% pass).
Exams are based on the course content. Exams can be repeated and are open book. Exams do not have to be completed in one sitting.
Informal self-assessment of current knowledge.
Additional infomation
- HealthCert has implemented a unique interactivity
tool that allows videos to include captions and the learner to search any word
spoken in the lecture and go directly to that slide.
- Interactive case discussions (research, view other
responses, review answers and opportunity to discuss among other
participants).
- Regular interactive tutorials to discuss cases, speak
to a subject matter expert and ask questions in real time. Participants are
encouraged to attend at least one tutorial. The tutorials provide an
opportunity to review performance with other participants and the tutorial
leader.
- Participants will have at least 12 months
continued access content.
- Participants are encouraged to contact HealthCert and ask questions throughout the course.