OVERVIEW

3 Day (Adult) ECMO Training & Simulation Course is organized by ECMO Advantage and will be held from Oct 19 - 21, 2026 at Integration Health Simulation Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States of America. 

Description:
Enhance your clinical knowledge and skills with a blended learning experience from the industry leader in ECMO education. Built on ELSO guidelines, this 3 Day course includes pre and post course e-learning access, scenario-based didactic learning, expert-led panel discussions, and immersive high fidelity simulations with accompanying debriefs.

This ECMO Training & Simulation course  is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Integration Health and includes: 

This activity is intended for  MDs, NPs, PAs, RNs, RRTs, CCPs, and other healthcare professionals engaged in the care of patients requiring extracorporeal life support.

  • Self-paced e-learning modules to be completed prior to in-person training.
  • 1-Day of didactic training. This day includes in-person scenario-based training, an engaging panel of Integration Health educators, and introductory hands on learning.
  • 2- Days of high-fidelity simulation. Learners will rotate in small groups of 3-4 people through immersive high-fidelity simulations. Each simulation is followed by a debrief with all course attendees.
  • Access to Post-Course Resources for 30 days.

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Discuss the indications and contraindications for ECMO support.
  • Explain the different modes of ECMO support.
  • Identify circuit components and discuss their purpose.
  • Explain ECMO physiology. 
  • Assess and explain the adequacy of support for VV and for VA ECMO.
  • Describe the process of ECMO weaning for VV and VA ECMO.
  • Manage and troubleshoot the ECMO Circuit.

Additional details:

  • Training time is 8am-5pm each day.
  • This course meets didactic and simulation requirements for ELSO certification. Documentation can be provided upon request.
  • Course size is intentionally limited to maximize the hands-on experience for learners.
  • Scrubs are recommended (Life-like simulations can get messy).
  • Lunch is provided from our favorite local restaurants. Snack, Coffee, and other beverages are plentiful.  We do our best to meet a variety of dietary needs, but cannot guarantee items are allergen free. We do have fridge space available for anyone who would like to bring their own food.

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
29 Apr, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
19 Oct, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
21 Oct, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and ECMO Advantage.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Physician Continuing Medical Education:
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 32.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 32.0 contact hours. 

Respiratory Therapist Credits:
RRTs will need to contact your state board to verify acceptance of credits towards your licensure.

  • 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 32 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantRespiratory TherapistHealthcare ProfessionalsNursesNurse PractitionersPerfusionists

    SPECIALITIES

    Anesthesia and Intensive CareVascular SurgeryRespiratory Therapists

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    LocationIntegration Health Simulation Center
    2610 Merchants Walk

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