Lidocaine Infusions Course

Lidocaine Infusions – Online Course

Course overview
This introductory Lidocaine Infusions course explores the clinical principles, uses and safety considerations associated with intravenous lidocaine infusions. Learners develop an understanding of how lidocaine works, its role in pain management, relevant indications and contraindications, and the precautions required before, during and after an infusion. The course supports clinical knowledge development alongside appropriate practical training, professional supervision and local procedures.

Please note: This is an introductory Level 1 awareness course. It provides theoretical knowledge and does not, on its own, establish competence to prescribe, prepare, administer or monitor lidocaine infusions independently. Learners must work within their professional scope, follow local clinical protocols and complete any practical, supervised or role-specific training required by their employer.

What the course covers
• Introduction to lidocaine infusions
• How lidocaine works
• Definitions and understanding of pain
• Indications for lidocaine infusions
• Contraindications and relevant precautions
• Intravenous lidocaine use in critical care
• Intravenous lidocaine use in operating theatres
• Possible complications and safety risks
• Preparing for an infusion
• Monitoring and considerations during an infusion
• Care and precautions after an infusion
• Follow-up appointments and ongoing care

Who is it for?
This course is intended for healthcare professionals whose roles involve pain management, infusion therapy or the care of patients who may receive lidocaine infusions. Relevant learners may include anaesthesiologists, pain management specialists, palliative care teams, hospice providers, intensive care physicians, critical care nurses, surgeons, emergency department personnel, rehabilitation professionals, oncology nurses, cancer care teams and clinical pharmacists. It may also support induction, refresher training, general awareness and knowledge enhancement where appropriate to the learner’s role.

Practical benefits
• Improve understanding of lidocaine infusion therapy and its clinical applications
• Recognise common indications and contraindications
• Understand preparation requirements and essential safety precautions
• Increase awareness of potential complications and warning signs
• Reinforce the importance of appropriate monitoring during and after an infusion
• Recognise when clinical advice or escalation may be necessary
• Understand the importance of follow-up and ongoing patient care
• Support safer practice alongside clinical supervision and established protocols

What learners will be able to do
• Explain how lidocaine works and its role in pain management
• Identify common indications and contraindications for lidocaine infusions
• Describe relevant preparation and safety considerations
• Recognise potential complications and warning signs
• Understand monitoring requirements before, during and after an infusion
• Recognise the importance of precautions following treatment
• Identify when to stop and seek appropriate clinical advice
• Understand the importance of accurate documentation and escalation
• Apply theoretical knowledge within professional boundaries and local procedures

Assessment and certificate
The course takes approximately one hour to complete and is worth one CPD point. Learners complete an online quiz and receive a CPD-accredited Lidocaine Infusions certificate upon successful completion. Unlimited assessment retakes are available, and the certificate can be downloaded or printed.