Epidural and Spinal Analgesia

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Updated 16 Oct 2025 Certificate71 Ratings

How confident are you in supporting safe epidural or spinal analgesia from preparation to recovery?

This Ausmed Course examines epidural and spinal analgesia, providing healthcare professionals with the crucial knowledge required to ensure patients in their care are well-informed, safely monitored, and appropriately cared for before, during, and after receiving epidural or spinal analgesia.

Content

8 Units • 17 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Pretest
3 Questions
Understanding the Epidural Space
2 Questions
4m
Clinical Use of Epidural and Spinal Analgesia
3 Questions
6m
Medicines in Epidural and Spinal Analgesia
3 Questions
8m
Preparation and Procedure
2 Questions
9m
Clinical Assessment
1 Question
12m
Complications and Management
1 Question
11m
Conclusion
2m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Explain the anatomy and physiology relevant to epidural and spinal blocks.

2

Describe how epidural and spinal analgesia work.

3

Identify appropriate and inappropriate situations for their use.

4

Outline the key steps in performing epidural and spinal analgesia.

5

Recognise possible complications and their management.

Who it's for:

Midwives, nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals working in high-acuity clinical settings, such as maternity, perioperative services, and high-dependency settings, who wish to deepen their understanding of the assessment, monitoring, and safe management of patients receiving epidural and spinal analgesia.

Purpose:

To provide healthcare professionals with an understanding of the anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and procedural steps of epidural and spinal analgesia in order to provide safe and compassionate care.

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Last updated16 Oct 2025

Published16 Oct 2025

Due for review30 Oct 2028
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