MOCA Simulation Course
The Penn State Hershey Clinical Simulation Center is an ASA-accredited simulation program offering ABA-endorsed courses eligible for MOCA credit. Our simulation course gives practicing anesthesiologists the opportunity to experience challenging cases and rare events in a safe setting to facilitate thoughtful refinement of clinical knowledge, skills, and teamwork. This simulation course fulfills one requirement of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA®) Part IV. Please consult the ABA website for a list of all MOCA® requirements. Participants must be board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologists, regardless of whether MOCA credit is sought.
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Objectives 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.
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Skills Practice Sessions
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- Hands-on practice performing critical, often low-volume, procedures
- Tips and tricks for difficult airways and vascular access
9:30 a.m. Advanced Crisis Resource Management
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- Hershey TeamSTEPPS teamwork philosophy and practice
- Participate in three group simulation cases.
12:15 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Anesthesiology “Hall of Horrors”
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- Participate in four challenging simulation cases drawn from real or near misses
- Each session is followed by a debriefing discussion with peers and experts
3:30 p.m. Final debrief and discussion session
4:00 p.m. Wrap-up paperwork and ASA evaluation
4:30 p.m. Dismissal
Continuing Medical Education Credit Participants receive up to 25 points for ABA Quality Improvement Activities. Please note we do not offer Continuing Medical Education Credit(s).
Evaluation Participants complete an online performance improvement plan and evaluation.
Fee $1,600 per person which includes the cost of instruction, printed materials, and listed meals.
Withdrawal The course fee is refunded if you withdraw 30 days or more before the course. In order to keep our courses highly interactive registration is limited. Fees are not refunded to individuals who wish to withdraw within 30 days of the course. The registration fee may be transferred to another individual or applied to a future course.
Accommodations Responsibility of the participant. Hershey area lodging options
For Assistance With registration, directions, lodging, diet restrictions, or other contact Ryan Shercliffe rshercliffe@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or (717) 531-0003 x1834
Conflict of Interest and Educational Balance It is Penn State Hershey’s 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 Hershey has a process in place to mitigate any conflict of interest. Faculty disclosures are available to program participants
Content Changes The content and speakers for the course are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any significant updates.
Course Cancellations The Simulation Center reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a course is canceled or postponed, the Simulation Center 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.
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Covid-19 Guidance Wearing a mask is optional when inside the Penn State College of Medicine building. We ask that all participants respect that some attendees may choose to wear masks. 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.
Courses Are offered several times a year. Class size is limited to provide individualized instruction with ample hands-on participation.
