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

  • Credits Earned
    Eligible Credits
    7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
  • Course Duration
    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:

“Great course, really reminded me about the importance of critical reflection and mindfulness in my clinical practice and to never be afraid to ask for help.”
“My 2nd or 3rd time doing simulations. I felt like I got more out of today than ever.”
“Supportive and collaborative environment. Felt like a safe and open teaching space.”
“I've been coming for about 5 years and am grateful each time.”
“Very informative, fun even. Appreciated how kind everyone was.”

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.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit:

These workshops have been approved for continuing education credits by the CRICO/Risk Management foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions. CRICO/RMF is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CRICO/RMF designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is designed to be suitable for 7.5 hours of Risk Management Study in Massachusetts.

Course Objectives

Participants will:

  • Review Crisis Resource Management (CRM) principles including application to real clinical settings, cross monitoring and situational awareness.
  • Apply communication strategies in event management including the role of the event manager using the new paradigm “Name, Claim, Aim”, handoffs, structured communication such as SBAR, assertion techniques including “Two Challenge” and use of advocacy/inquiry.
  • Demonstrate deliberate practice of diagnostic problem solving and strategies to avoid fixation, advancing familiarity with the Emergency Manuals for patient treatment during times of high cognitive load.
  • Practice strategies for culture change with an 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 7.5 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, March 28, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Thursday, April 11, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Thursday, May 2, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Thursday, May 30, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Monday, June 17, 2024 @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), Boston, MA

Eligible for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ of CME.
Meets the MOCA® Part IV Simulation Requirement.

Policies

Please review the important policy information below.

The Center for Medical Simulation accepts payment by credit card, wire transfer, money order or cashier’s check in U.S. dollars. Personal checks are not accepted. You will be receiving an invoice via email, no paper invoices are issued. Your payment is due immediately upon receipt.

If you have any questions regarding pricing or our policies, please Contact Us.

If you must cancel we will refund your tuition less a processing fee provided another paid candidate is able to fill your seat. Otherwise, you will forfeit half your tuition. If you would like to switch to a course offered at a different date, we will apply your tuition toward the new course provided another paid candidate is able to fill your current seat. Otherwise, you will forfeit half your tuition. If you still want to switch to another course date we will apply half of your paid tuition and you will be billed for the remaining half. Please note that the tuition for a course offered at a later date may be higher. In that case, individuals switching to the later course date will need to pay the difference in the tuition fees.

Processing Fees

  • $250 for administration and processing for Healthcare Simulation Essentials: Design and Debriefing course (formerly known as the Comprehensive Instructor Workshop) and Advanced Instructor Course participants
  • $100 for administration and processing for MOCA, Anesthesia and Labor and Delivery Crisis Resource Management Training and Gateway Debriefing Skills course participants

If you have any questions regarding pricing or our policies, please Contact Us.

You will be informed of acceptance to your selected course/workshop by email within two weeks of our receiving your completed application. Your tuition is due immediately upon acceptance. Once accepted you will receive another email containing an invoice with payment instructions.

Please note that acceptance does not mean enrollment. Once accepted, you are placed on a wait list.

You are not enrolled, and do not have a reserved seat, until we have received your full tuition. Course seats are filled in the order we receive tuition payments. Since our courses fill quickly it is important for you to send in your tuition immediately to secure a seat.

Once your tuition payment is received, you will be taken off the wait list and enrolled in your desired course/workshop provided a seat is still available. If all seats in your preferred course/workshop are filled by the time we receive your tuition payment, you will be informed that it is full and given the option to remain on the wait list in the event that a seat later become available, switch to another course at a later date with available seats or receive a refund.

If you have any questions regarding pricing or our policies, please Contact Us.

Required to Observe or Participate in the Course

Confidentiality of Information

During your participation in courses run by the Center for Medical Simulation (CMS), you may observe the performance of other individuals managing medical events and debriefing of those events. It is also possible that you may be a participant in these activities. You are asked to maintain and hold confidential all information regarding performance of individuals and details of the simulated cases.

By applying for this course, you acknowledge to having read and understood this statement and agree to maintain the strictest confidentiality about any observations you make regarding the performance of individuals and the simulated cases.

Permission to Review Video Recordings for Educational Purposes

During the course, you may participate in realistic simulated cases of medical events and/or simulated debriefings that may be video recorded for review during debriefings as part of the educational experience. The goal is for the facilitators to provide focused feedback to the team. The faculty may review these recordings at a later date for quality improvement of the training.

By applying for this course, you acknowledge to having read and understood that you may be video recorded in the course and agree to allow CMS faculty to review these video recordings for educational purposes.

If you have any questions regarding pricing or our policies, please Contact Us.