
Houston Methodist ECMO Simulation Course - Sept 5 - 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 TYPE | FEE |
---|---|
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
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 | |||
8:00 | Welcome | ||
8:15 | Group One | Group Two | |
Case Studies | Building a Circuit | ||
Building a Circuit | Case Studies | ||
10:15 | Break | ||
Group One | Group Two | Group Three | |
10:25 | Station 1 | Station 2 | Station 3 |
Station 3 | Station 1 | Station 2 | |
Station 2 | Station 3 | Station 1 | |
12:50 | Lunch | ||
1:35 | Station 1 | Station 3 | Station 2 |
Station 2 | Station 1 | Station 3 | |
Station 3 | Station 2 | Station 1 | |
3:50 | Debrief | ||
4:20 | Adjourn | ||
Day 2 | |||
8:00 | Welcome | ||
8:15 | Vasculature | ||
Group One | Group Two | Group Three | |
8:45 | Station 1 | Station 2 | Station 3 |
Station 3 | Station 1 | Station 2 | |
Station 2 | Station 3 | Station 1 | |
11:00 | Break | ||
11:15 | Station 3 | Station 2 | Station 1 |
12:15 | Case Study Review | ||
12:45 | Adjourn |
Venue

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.