SPEAR training
EAAA have developed an extensive education programme, accredited with leading UK faculty, EVTM Society (Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management), for the use of emergency vascular access in the pre-hospital environment.
Book your place: 11 March 2026
You can book on to our next SPEAR Course, taking place on the 11 March, below.
About the course
SPEAR refers to Specialist Percutaneous Emergency Aortic Resuscitation, an intervention performed in cardiac arrest patients. It involves inserting needles into the patient’s arteries and veins in the groin to measure blood pressure beat by beat. This is a hands-on masterclass in advanced resuscitation, with a special focus on optimising perfusion during resuscitation, and improving outcomes from cardiac arrest.
The SPEAR intervention helps EAAA clinicians at scene to be more accurate in the management of a cardiac arrest and deliver effective treatment. It can provide real-time feedback regarding the quality of CPR being delivered and ensure adequate blood supply to the patient’s brain and heart.
This course represents an important first step on the ladder of endovascular resuscitation and is aimed at advanced resuscitation teams interested in growing their emergency vascular access skills.
Specific to EAAA, our SPEAR course also attracts international delegates who want to implement the technique further afield. The course complement theory with plenty of hands-on practice and simulations to develop skills in the pre-hospital environment.
In addition to classroom presentations, our internationally acknowledged faculty will offer practical clinical skills stations, endovascular access equipment familiarisation, intensive simulated resuscitations, and an introduction to aortic balloon occlusion and the role of invasive circulatory support.
This course would be of particular interest to established PHEM consultants, critical care paramedics, and senior acute specialty trainees as well as those leading hospital resuscitation teams.
Course Directors:
Dr Neil Berry – EAAA HEMS Consultant
Neil Flowers – Head of Clinical Services
If you have any further questions, please email raid@eaaa.org.uk.
The SPEAR Course is designed for healthcare professionals with advanced pre-hospital resuscitation experience, such as senior doctors and advanced paramedics.
The course aims to enhance participants’ expertise in endovascular access techniques for managing critical pre-hospital conditions, particularly cardiac arrest. It focuses on improving patient outcomes through advanced resuscitation methods.
The SPEAR course combines theoretical learning and practical application. Participants engage in interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on training using advanced simulation equipment. The course also includes high-fidelity simulations guided by experienced EAAA faculty and masterclasses on the latest research and techniques.
Candidates will develop proficiency in various endovascular techniques, gain a deep understanding of resuscitation physiology, and acquire the skills to deliver more focused and effective resuscitation care.
The EAAA SPEAR Course stands out as a unique program accredited by the Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management (EVTM) society. It is delivered by a team of experts actively involved in groundbreaking research on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation. The course places a strong emphasis on practical skills and knowledge, positioning participants at the forefront of life-saving innovation.
