About the Course:
The Qatar Comprehensive ECMO Course is one of the most advanced and immersive ECMO training programs worldwide. Accredited by the Ministry of Public Health – Qatar and Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, the course reflects a strong commitment to excellence in education and patient care.
This course is delivered by the ECSiTed TEAM, a unique collaboration that brings together:
- The Qatar ECMO Educational Group
- Weill Cornel Medicine – Qatar
- Sidra Medicine
- A distinguished faculty of international experts and educators
Together, our partners have built a curriculum that integrates evidence-based practice and advanced simulation tools to prepare clinicians for the most demanding ECMO challenges.
Participants are eligible for up to 22 CPD Category 1 credits, and up to 11 CPD Category 3 credits.
Key Features of the Course:
- Comprehensive Content: The course covers a wide range of topics, including respiratory ECMO, cardiac ECMO, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), ECMO transport and retrieval and cannulation techniques
- Practical Focus: Over 50% of the course is dedicated to hands-on practice and high-fidelity simulation, providing more than 680 minutes of simulation and 600 minutes of hands-on training
- Target Audience: Aimed at healthcare professionals involved in ECMO care and related fields
Topics Include:
- Respiratory ECMO: Management of respiratory failure using ECMO support
- Cardiac ECMO: Use of ECMO for cardiac failure, including patient selection and management
- ECPR: Application of ECMO in cardiopulmonary resuscitation scenarios
- ECMO Transport and Retrieval: Safe and efficient transport of ECMO-supported patients
- Cannulation: Hands-on training in cannulation techniques for ECMO initiation
This course emphasizes experiential learning, equipping participants with the practical skills and clinical knowledge needed to manage complex ECMO cases effectively.
The course was originally designed for adult practitioners but has been thoughtfully modified to incorporate pediatric-specific components across lectures, skills stations, case-based discussions, and high-fidelity simulations.
Participants will initially learn together but will be divided into adult and pediatric groups during focused pediatric sessions to ensure tailored and effective learning.
The five-day course will include 30 didactic lectures, 16 skill stations, eight case-base and small group discussion sessions, and 18 high-fidelity simulation scenarios.
