Epidural and Spinal Analgesia

Name: Epidural and Spinal Analgesia
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1h 10m

Updated 16 Oct 2025 Certificate89 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

Pretest

3 Questions

Understanding the Epidural Space

2 Questions

Clinical Use of Epidural and Spinal Analgesia

3 Questions

Medicines in Epidural and Spinal Analgesia

3 Questions

Preparation and Procedure

2 Questions

Clinical Assessment

1 Question

12m

Complications and Management

1 Question

11m

Conclusion

Post-reflection

1 Question

What you'll learn:

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

Describe how epidural and spinal analgesia work.

Identify appropriate and inappropriate situations for their use.

Outline the key steps in performing epidural and spinal analgesia.

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.