Houston Methodist ECMO Simulation Course - Sept 5 - 6, 2025

Houston, TX US
September 5, 2025 to September 6, 2025

Overview

In-Person attendance only. Space is limited. 

This high-fidelity simulation course will teach learners the indications and contraindications for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), how to identify ECMO circuit components and their purpose, as well as ECMO circuit management and troubleshooting.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist Physicians$750
Non-Houston Methodist Physicians $850
Fellow/Resident/Non-Physician$250

Target Audience

Physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, ECMO specialists and subspecialty fellows will benefit from this course.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Discuss Indications and contraindications for ECMO
  • Identify circuit components and their purpose
  • Describe and troubleshoot ECMO circuit
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11.25 Attendance
  • 11.25 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award up to 11.25 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.

Course opens: 
06/05/2025
Course expires: 
10/06/2025
Event starts: 
09/05/2025 - 7:30am CDT
Event ends: 
09/06/2025 - 5:00pm CDT
Cost:
$850.00

Program

ELSO SIMULATION CREDIT

Prior to attendance of this course, if you would like to receive ELSO simulation credit, you need to complete the online module portion of the course offered by ELSO. The modules can be found here: https://www.elso.org/ecmo-education/elsofoundationsadult.aspx. The course has a second charge that is separate from this simulation course.

ELSO ECMO Simulation Course
Day 1   
8:00Welcome  
8:15Group OneGroup Two 
 Case StudiesBuilding a Circuit 
 Building a CircuitCase Studies 
10:15Break  
 Group OneGroup TwoGroup Three
10:25Station 1Station 2Station 3
 Station 3Station 1Station 2
 Station 2Station 3 Station 1
12:50Lunch  
1:35Station 1Station 3 Station 2
 Station 2Station 1Station 3
 Station 3Station 2Station 1
3:50Debrief  
4:20Adjourn  
    
Day 2   
8:00Welcome  
8:15Vasculature  
 Group OneGroup TwoGroup Three
8:45Station 1Station 2Station 3
 Station 3Station 1Station 2
 Station 2Station 3 Station 1
11:00Break  
11:15Station 3Station 2Station 1
12:15Case Study Review  
12:45Adjourn  

Venue

Houston Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation & Education (MITIE)
6550 Bertner Avenue
5th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Parking will be validated for attendees parking at Garage 15. Parking information provided at the link above.

Travel

Recommended accommodations

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
6580 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
https://www.marriott.com/

Accreditation

ELSO SIMULATION CREDIT

Prior to attendance of this course, if you would like to receive ELSO simulation credit, you need to complete the online module portion of the course offered by ELSO. The modules can be found here: https://www.elso.org/ecmo-education/elsofoundationsadult.aspx. The course has a second charge that is separate from this simulation course.

Available Credit

  • 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11.25 Attendance
  • 11.25 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award up to 11.25 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.

Register/Take course

Price

Cost:
$850.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist Physicians$750
Non-Houston Methodist Physicians  $850
Fellow/Resident/Non-Physician$250