2023 Simulation Training for Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA)-September

Monday, September 18, 2023, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST, Cedars-Sinai Women’s Guild Simulation Center, Los Angeles, CA


The purpose of this simulated activity is to provide Anesthesiologists with case scenarios that may be seen in daily practice. They will complete the simulation and reflect individually and as a group on their performances with guided debriefing. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology & Peri-operative Care faculty and staff are dedicated to the ABA MOCA components including adherence to good professional standing, lifelong learning and self assessment, cognitive examination, and practice performance assessment and improvement. This course will be offered on the following 2023 dates (six dates total): Mon, April 24 (MOCA-REAL) Mon, May 22 (MOCA-REAL) Mon, Sept 18 (MOCA-REAL) Mon, Oct 30 (MOCA-REAL) Mon, Nov 20 (MOCA-REAL) Mon, Dec 11 (MOCA-REAL)

1. Decrease the instance of vague or disorganized communication, and thereby improve patient safety through the use of communication verification tools and clear multi-departmental communication
2. Decrease the occurrence of morbidity and mortality through effective timing and utilization of resources in emergency situations
3. Provide effective management of hemodynamic and respiratory critical events in anesthesia
4. Provide a broader differential diagnosis during debriefing sessions by recognizing and eliminating potential areas of cognitive bias
5. Reflect on the teamwork, leadership and communication skills required in crisis management
6. Develop a process improvement plan to implement at home institution

Course Fee: $ 1,950

Course fee includes breakfast, lunch, and educational materials.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations will incur a $200 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the course will forfeit payment in full unless a replacement can be found. Any session that does not have a minimum of 4 confirmed participants will be cancelled. Enrolled participants will be notified of cancellation at least 4 weeks prior to the schedule course. Participants may have the option of receiving a full refund or transfer their enrollment to the next available course date. Processing fees will not apply to courses cancelled by the CSMC Simulation Center.

Health and Safety Protocol
Before registering for this event, please read our Health and Safety Protocol for current requirements pertaining to attending in-person events.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (8.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (8.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Monday, September 18, 2023