Simulation-Based Education for Anesthesia Maintenance of Certification

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The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Preregistered participants have been or will be notified via email of the cancellation of the March 21, 2020, session of this program. With any questions about registration fee refunds for that session, email ContinuingEd@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesia Part IV Requirement: Simulation Education Course

The ABA’s Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) program consists of four parts. Full credit for Part IV, also known as Practice Performance Assessment and Improvement (PPAI), can be obtained by attending one simulation-based CRM course and completing the follow-up questionnaire every five years.

Penn State College of Medicine Clinical Simulation Center is an ASA-accredited simulation program offering ABA-endorsed courses eligible for MOCA credit. Participants must be board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologists, regardless of whether MOCA credit is sought.

Anesthesiologists who achieved ABA board certification in 2004 or later are required to participate in appropriate activities that meet the minimum standards every five years. Completing a simulation education course at an endorsed simulation center and reporting the performance improvement plan meets this minimum standard.

See details about all MOCA requirements on the ABA website.

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• demonstrate appropriate recognition and medical response to hemodynamic variability in a simulated case;
• demonstrate appropriate recognition and medical response to a difficult airway situation; and
• demonstrate and practice teamwork and communication skills in the context of anesthesia practice.

• 8 a.m. | Hands-on skills practice
  Difficult airway skills
  Intraosseous access
• 9:30 a.m. | Advanced Crisis Resource Management
  Hershey Team STEPPS teamwork philosophy and practice based on traditional crisis resource management and AHRQ Team STEPPS techniques. Participate in three group simulation cases.
• 12:15 p.m. | Lunch
• 12:45 p.m. | Anesthesiology “Hall of Horrors”
  Participate in four challenging simulation cases taken from real disasters or near misses. Each session is followed by a debriefing discussion and review of cases with peers and experts.
• 3:30 p.m. | Final debrief and discussion session
• 4 p.m. | Wrapup paperwork and ASA evaluation
• 4:15 p.m. | Dismissal

AMA

Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program includes 7.5 hours of patient safety/risk management education as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.

Fee is $1,750 per person, which includes cost of instruction, printed handout materials and all listed meals.

Accommodations are the responsibility of the participant. See lodging options in the Hershey area.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

With questions regarding registration, call Dawn Gesford at 717-531-6483.

With questions regarding content or location of course, call Ashley Trumbo at 717-531-7988.

A completed evaluation is required in order to receive a certificate for attending this activity. Please complete and submit the evaluation within the specified time frame.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund any program registration fees paid but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Program registrants who are experiencing illness or have been exposed to anyone who is ill should contact the Continuing Education office before attending any in-person activities.

Content and speakers for all programs are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any significant updates.

On-campus educational activities provided by Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education are required to follow healthcare facility guidelines. Off-campus events provided by Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education follow the COVID-19 requirements of that venue. We ask that all participants respect that some attendees may still choose to wear masks for activities. Check the venue website for the latest requirements and recommendations. Please do not attend this activity if you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. By attending the activity, you attest that you do not have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, which may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste, loss of smell or any other sign of illness.

Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Participants who anticipate needing any type of special accommodation or who have questions about the physical access provided should contact the Continuing Education office at least one week in advance of participation or visit.

It is Penn State policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to mitigate any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity.

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