Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Diplôme d'Université (DU) in Anesthésie Régionale et Accčs Vasculaires Échoguidés is a university diploma program designed to provide specialized training in regional anesthesia and echoguided vascular access. The program is offered by the Université Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, Service des Spécialités Médicales.

Program Description

The program aims to equip anesthesiologists with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to utilize echoguided techniques in their practice. The curriculum covers the principles of echography, pharmacology, and toxicology of local anesthetics, as well as the management of complications and failures in regional anesthesia.

Objectives

The program's objectives include:

• Knowing the basic principles of echography
• Understanding the pharmacology and toxicology of local anesthetics
• Managing complications and failures in regional anesthesia
• Understanding the role of regional anesthesia in postoperative rehabilitation and pain management
• Mastering the techniques of echoguided vascular access and regional anesthesia

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• Theoretical teaching (43 hours)
• Practical teaching (10 hours)
• Stage (50 hours)

Duration

The program lasts for 1 academic year, with a total of 103 hours of teaching and practice.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, candidates must:

• Be interns enrolled in the Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées (DES) in anesthesiology and resuscitation
• Be physicians of French nationality holding a DES or Certificat d'Études Spécialisées (CES) in anesthesiology and resuscitation
• Be physicians of French or foreign nationality with a good knowledge of the French language, holding a medical degree that allows them to practice as anesthesiologists in their country of origin
• Be DFMS or DFMSA in anesthesiology and resuscitation with a good knowledge of the French language

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• 804 for initial training
• 1600 for continuing education (individual or employer-funded)

Evaluation

The evaluation process includes:

• Attendance at theoretical and practical teachings
• A written exam (2 hours, 20 multiple-choice questions)
• A practical stage (50 validated blocks)

Conditions for Obtaining the Diploma

To obtain the diploma, students must:

• Validate their attendance at theoretical and practical teachings
• Obtain a minimum score of 10/20 on the written exam
• Validate the practical stage (50 echoguided blocks)

Specificities and Prerequisites

The program requires the written agreement of the teaching supervisor, which must be attached to the application file.

Capacity

The program has a capacity of 40 students, with a minimum of 25 students required.

Accessibility

The program is not fully accessible to people with disabilities.

Statistics and Indicators

The program's statistics and indicators are available on the university's website.

List of Occupations (ROME Code)

The program is related to the following occupations:

• J1102 - General practitioner
• Other occupations in the medical field