ECMO Boot Camp 2025
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Description
As ECMO programs rapidly expand across healthcare systems, the need for well-trained, confident providers has never been greater. This immersive two-day training equips frontline clinicians - including nurses, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, and physicians - with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to deliver safe, effective ECMO care.
Through a blend of structured didactics and high-fidelity simulation, this course demystifies ECMO and builds clinical readiness. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting, emergency response, and team-based decision-making empowering them to confidently participate in ECMO delivery and support the sustainable growth of their institution’s ECMO program.
A Hands-On Training for Frontline Providers with two components:
Didactic on November 14: In person & virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Hands-On sessions November 15 OR 16: In person ONLY for the hands-on portion of the program - you will be able to select your option at time of checkout.
You must attend the didactic session on Friday and one of the hands-on sessions on Saturday to receive credit.
For a FULL AGENDA and DETAILS: ECMO Boot Camp 2025 AGENDA & FACULTY.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.
Objectives
- Define and explain the indications, contraindications, and physiological principles of ECMO, including differences between veno-venous (VV) and veno-arterial (VA) configurations.
- Recognize and assess clinical scenarios where ECMO may be appropriate and contribute to decision-making in emergent situations.
- Demonstrate and interpret ECMO circuit components, flow dynamics, and monitoring parameters.
- Apply structured approaches to manage common ECMO complications such as circuit failure, oxygenator dysfunction, bleeding, and hemodynamic instability.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with perfusionists, intensivists, nurses, and respiratory therapists to ensure high-quality ECMO care.
- Follow and evaluate institutional protocols and safety checklists to reduce variability and improve outcomes in ECMO delivery.
Electives
Didactic Session Friday November 14
- Status
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Open
- Date(s)
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Nov 14, 2025
- Time
- 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM Eastern Time
- Check-In Time
- 7:15 AM
- Location
- Live Webinar
- Room
- Microsoft Teams
Hands-on Sessions
- Status
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Open
- Date(s)
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Nov 15 - 16, 2025
- Check-In Time
- 7:30 AM
