Adult ECMO Specialist Training Course – Overview

The Adult ECMO Specialist course is designed to teach the provider wishing to learn Adult V-A and V-V ECMO. The course has two options. Option one is the Full Course which includes two days of live, online didactic learning, and two days of in-person simulation. The didactic portion is fully interactive and limited to 16 learners. After successful completion of the full course, learners receive their full CEU/CME/CE credits and a certificate of successful completion of the Adult ECMO Specialist Course.

The didactic-only course is live and interactive via our private youtube channel. Learners are required to perform a roll call each day and ask four questions each day to verify participation. After completion of the course, validation of attendance, and completion of the course evaluation, learners receive their CEU/CME/CE credit.

The didactic-only course cannot be used for a future full program.

The “Full Program” is designed to prepare the learner for the ELSO Adult ECMO Certification Exam. Following completion of the course, it is the learner’s responsibility to ensure they have sufficient bedside ECMO monitoring hours for eligibility to sit for the ELSO Adult ECMO Specialist exam. The “Full Program” is limited to 16 participants. Participants are required to be present and visible, via the participants’ webcam through Zoom. Learners are required to participate in post-lecture discussions.

Full Program participants must sign up and attend both sections (didactic and simulation) at the scheduled time. Participants are required to actively participate and pass a written post-program exam to be eligible to receive a certificate of course completion. The passing score is 80%. The exam is given at the end of the simulation sessions and will cover the didactic and simulation sections.

It is required to attend the simulation portion of the course that is associated with the didactic portion when you register. Date substitutions are not permitted. “Please see schedule for details”.

Once 16 participants have registered, the course will be closed. You may add your email to our waitlist to be first in line for notification of our next scheduled course. Please see “this link” for the current number of open positions available.

Refund policy: No refunds will be processed except for verified emergencies and will be at the discretion of the course organizers.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Oakstone Publishing and MediWeb, LLC. Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 Oakstone Publishing designates this live activity for a maximum of 33 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The “Didactic Only Program” is designed for those exposed to or working with ECMO patients who wish to gain a greater understanding of ECMO circuitry, physiology, patient selection, cannulation strategies, ECMO type selection, and pharmacokinetics. The “Didactic Only” program is not limited to the number of participants. Participants will be sent a private link and password to view the program via a web browser. Participants are required to ask at least four questions per day, two questions for the morning and two questions for the afternoon sessions. Your questions are used to verify attendance and engagement, however, your specific questions may not be answered in real-time. Failure to do so will result in a reduction of credits awarded.

For those enrolled in the “Full Course,” you will receive a Zoom link to the email associated with your registration.

You must also have the following:

1. 1. Stable/Dependable internet connection.
   2. Webcam.
   3. Speakers and microphone. (Headsets preferred).
   4. Good lighting and an un-distracting background.

During the program, you will see the slides, speaker, and moderator, and the speaker and moderator will be able to see and interact with each learner.

You are automatically enrolled in the simulation session part of the course that is associated with the dates for your didactic session. This information can be found in your registration confirmation email.

For those enrolled in the “Didactic Only” program, you will be sent a private link and password to view the program via a web browser, to the email associated with your registration.

At the start of each of the four sessions, day 1 morning and afternoon and day 2 morning and afternoon, you will type your name in the live chat box. In addition, you are required to ask 2 questions in each of the 4 sessions. This data is compiled to verify attendance and engagement.

Location for Simulation:

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

9250 Pinecroft Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Magnolia Conference room, 3rd floor, South tower.

Enter Via the Main Entrance.

Hospital Location