Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 24, 2026

This comprehensive, three-day course was designed to provide invaluable training to adult ECMO team members with the critical skills and knowledge to excel in managing both Veno-Venous and Veno-Arterial ECMO. This course combines in-depth lectures with highly realistic simulations, providing participants with valuable hands-on experience and the confidence to effectively manage complex ECMO cases. Through this immersive training, participants will develop the necessary expertise to meet the rigorous demands of modern ECMO care. This is an ELSO-endorsed course that meets the requirements for Step 1 and Step 2 of the E-AEC certification. Limited seats available. Register below to secure your spot.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Nurses
• Respiratory therapists
• Perfusionists
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Physicians
• Any other health care provider directly caring for ECMO patients

TOPICS

Day 1

• Introduction and History of ECMO
• Circuit Components
• Cannulation
• Common ECMO principles
• Evidence and Patient Selection – VV
• Simulations

Day 2

• VV Management 2
• Evidence and Patient Selection – VA
• VA Management 1
• VA Management 2
• ECMO Emergencies
• Sedation, Anxiety, and Mobility
• ECPR
• Simulations

Day 3

• Hematologic Considerations
• ECMO Transport
• ECMO Program Management
• Mechanical Circulatory Support
• ECMO in Lung Transplantation
• Simulations