American Society of Anesthesiologists Simulation Education NetworkOur simulation course fulfills Part IV Simulation education course requirements of the ABA’s MOCA® course. Please consult the ABA website, for a list of all MOCA® requirements. MOCA® and Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® are registered trademarks of The American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc.

Each MOCA Simulation Course includes

  • A minimum of six hours of total course instruction
  • Active participation in realistic simulation scenarios
  • Post-scenario peer debriefing
  • Management of difficult patient-care scenarios
  • An emphasis on teamwork and communication
  • At least one opportunity to be the primary anesthesiologist-in-charge (i.e., the “hot seat”)
  • Small course size of two to eight participants, with two to three instructors per course

CME Credits

Wake Forest University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity the participants should be better able to:

  • Manage significant hemodynamic instability
  • Evaluate and treat significant hypoxemia from multiple causes, including difficult airway management
  • Discuss principles of crisis resource management and practice teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
  • Describe latest practice advisories and recommendations for managing critical incidents, such as malignant hyperthermia, power failure, or operating room fire

Course Highlights

  • You will not be graded or tested on your performance.
  • Experiential Learning: For at least one session, you will be responsible as the "primary" anesthesiologist.
  • Limited course size of 2-8 participants with 2-3 instructors per course

Registration Details

  • Cost per person: $1,600
  • Alumni Discount: $1,400
  • Inquire about Group discounts (minimum of 4)
  • Limited course size of 2-8 participants with 2-3 instructors per course
    • If registration numbers are extremely low two weeks prior to the course, it will be cancelled and registrants will be fully refunded

The course includes continental breakfast, lunch, CME credit and educational materials.

Upcoming 2024 MOCA® Courses

Email Brenda McCrain at bmccrain@wakehealth.edu or call 336-716-4498 in order to register.

May 3 September 6 November 1