MOCA Part IV Simulation Course by University of Colorado School of Medicine (May, 2018)

MOCA Part IV Simulation Course is organized by University of Colorado School of Medicine and will be held on May 19, 2018 at Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE), Aurora, Colorado, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Anesthesiologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description :
The course is a full day of immersive simulation education. Participants will spend time being familiarized with the high-fidelity mannequin in the simulated environment before taking turns to manage realistic anesthesia-inspired critical events.

The simulated scenarios will focus on decision-making in the immediate management of hypoxemia and hypotension in the extended anesthesia workplace. In addition, it will also cover aspects of crisis and resource management including communication and teamwork skills.

Conference Objectives are :
• Acquire or further develop an effective skill set to work in a team environment to provide optimal patient care in critical situations.
• Develop and improve communication skills in complex clinical situations, including hemodynamic disturbances, as well as rare life-threatening events.
• Define personal leadership techniques and style for effective situational awareness, assertiveness, and decision making in critical, life-threatening patient care situations.
• Describe personal areas of practice improvement that will directly impact patient care in the perioperative period as a result of participation in this simulation experience.
• Develop and hone skills as an integral leader of the healthcare team and improve the culture of patient safety in your practice area and hospital overall.