Anesthesiology MOCA® Simulation Course

Our simulation course fulfills Part IV Simulation education course requirements of the ABA’s MOCA® course.

Our 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.

ASA Clarification of High-Fidelity Simulation Requirement under ABA MOCA 2.0

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 2025 MOCA^® Courses

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

May 30

September 8

October 31

One Day Anesthesia Simulation Course Itinerary

8 am Orientation, Introduction of Crisis Resource Management and Goal Setting (Breakfast)

Orientation and explanation of syllabus and reading material
Lecture and introduction to Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management
How to be a good team player and have a successful learning experience
Introduction to simulation equipment (where to listen, how to assess, what works and what doesn’t)
Learners will be encouraged to set goals for themselves

8:30 am Case Scenario #1 and debriefing

9:30 am Break

9:45 am Case Scenarios #2 and #3, each followed by debriefing

11:45 am Lunch (Q&A, airway tools, additional discussion)

12:15 pm Case Scenarios #4 and #5, each followed by debriefing

2:15 pm Break (optional)

2:30 pm Case Scenario #6 and debriefing

3:30 pm Wrap-up, Course Evaluation, Review of Learning

Scenarios will focus on hemodynamic instability. Example scenarios you may experience include:

Technical failures in the operating room
Anticipated or unanticipated difficult airways
Obstetric emergencies
Cardiac or respiratory arrest
Malignant hyperthermia
Trauma/massive hemorrhage

A syllabus for the course will be distributed upon arrival. Center for Experiential and Applied Learning *Itinerary times and topics may vary with each course.

Special Needs

Wake Forest School of Medicine adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please report any special needs you may have (including dietary) for participation in and/or access to this educational activity to Sherry Meacham at 336-716-7194

Conflict of Interest Policy

It is the policy of Wake Forest School of Medicine to require disclosure of any significant financial interest or any other relationship a faculty member or planning committee member has with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products or services discussed in an educational presentation. This information can be found in the activity materials distributed at the meeting

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing (email) five business days prior to course date will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative charge. Cancellations received less than five business days prior to course date will not be refunded.

Technology Transfer and Commercialization

Research Focus Areas

Translation to Care

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