Hands-on courses in the core ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, run with the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland at hospitals around the country. Short talks, then small-group ultrasound scanning and needling practice.
Free for ISRA members. Non-member NCHDs €80, consultants €125. Join ISRA
Every course is approved for ESRA-DRA points. CPD points vary by course and are shown on each course page.
2026 courses
Oct2026 LimerickUniversity Hospital LimerickCANCELLED · Those who registered will be contacted directly
Wed21 Oct LetterkennyLetterkenny University HospitalSold out · waitlist by email → Sat7 Nov DublinCappagh National Orthopaedic HospitalSold out · waitlist by email → 
What you'll learn
Ultrasound anatomy
1Axillary blockBrachial plexus at the axilla
2Femoral blockFemoral nerve at the groin
3Adductor canal blockSaphenous nerve in the mid-thigh · Letterkenny course
4Popliteal blockSciatic nerve in the popliteal fossa, behind the knee
Needle guidance
Guide a needle to a target under real-time ultrasound.
Clinical application
Apply the core principles of peripheral nerve blocks in practice.
Questions? Contact Ryan Howle, Foundation Course Coordinator: isra.foundationcourse@gmail.com