“The only way we will have the resources, to manage the potential future surge in ECMO patients, is to have well trained ECMO Specialists!”
— Joe Basha, CCP
Register Today For Our
Adult ECMO Specialist Course
Exceptional Training
State of the art ECMO simulator
48 ABCP Cateogry 1 CEU
Ongoing support
Appropriate for Nurses, Perfusionists, Respiratory Therapists and Physicians
Training Options
Full training at our facility
Full training at your facility
2.5 day online didactic course
Trusted Advisor
At GUARDIA we strive to be a trusted advisor and valued partner by providing a patient-centered quality-focused ECMO training program.
Adult ECMO Specialist Course
Audience
- Open to experienced ICU RNs, RRTs, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, Perfusionists and Physicians.
Course Information
- Discuss the history and future of ECMO programs in the United States
- Identify the indications and contraindications for ECMO
- Apply role responsibility during initiation, maintenance, weaning and transport of the ECMO patient
- Understand physiology, anticoagulation and bleeding management during ECMO support
- Basic and advanced troubleshooting (high fidelity simulations)
Requirements
- 2 years ICU experience preferred
- Attend the course in its entirety to receive course certificate
- Pass a written exam and clinical practicum.