Simulation-Based Anesthesia Training

MOCA^® and Crisis Resource Management for Practicing Anesthesiologists

(ACRM-F8)

Course Details

Meets the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA^®) Part IV Simulation Requirement

Eligible Credits

7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™
Course Duration

1 Day

The Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) offers intensive one day workshops in Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management (ACRM) for all anesthesiologists that will meet the MOCA^® Part IV simulation requirement.

CMS Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management workshops are designed for those anesthesiologists seeking to practice their skills in managing critical events. The overall focus of these workshops is on learning the type of teamwork and generic skills needed when managing any kind of infrequent but critical event in anesthesia, and opportunities will be made available to learn skills in managing certain specific events. During the workshops, participants requiring MOCA^® certification will each have a turn as the primary anesthesiologist caring for the patient.

Tuition

Physicians $1,995 USD

Participant Comments:

The Center for Medical Simulation is an endorsed program in the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Simulation Education Network and has ensured that this workshop complies with the American Board of Anesthesiologists’ Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesia MOCA^® Part IV simulation requirements. MOCA^® is a registered certification mark of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc. (ABA).

MOCA Resources:

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Simulation Education Network

MOCA and Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program^® are registered trademarks of the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Course Objectives

Participants will:

Review and apply Crisis Resource Management (CRM) principles to simulated and real clinical settings, including but not limited to cross monitoring, speaking up and having situational awareness.
Apply communication strategies in event management including establishing the role of the event manager using the new paradigm “Name, Claim, Aim” to organize the team, in addition to handoffs, structured communication such as SBAR, assertion techniques including “Two Challenge” and use of advocacy/inquiry.
Apply diagnostic problem solving techniques and strategies to avoid fixation, including familiarization and practice with using the Emergency Manuals for patient treatment during times of high cognitive load with deliberate practice in simulated critical events
Develop strategies for culture change with emphasis on inviting input and speaking up.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit:

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Massachusetts Medical Society and Center for Medical Simulation. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.

Course Offerings

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Course Dates

Location

Notes

Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA