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ForwardMayo Clinic Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesia (MOCA) Simulation 2026 Course - Phoenix, Arizona - November 6, 2026
Andrew Murray, M.D. and Christopher A. Thunberg, M.D.
This is a one-day simulation-based course that will fulfill the simulation requirements for Part IV of MOCA. It will consist of a series of simulation scenarios followed by debriefing periods with a variety of anesthetic challenges. Attendees will be sharing the day with other anesthesiologists. Cases will be ones that any board-certified anesthesiologist ought to be striving to manage. They will consist of cases requiring team management skills, as well as skills managing hemodynamic and respiratory instability. Participants are informed that it is not a test and is not graded. This is an opportunity to participate in experiential learning: where they will experience observing a case and then have an opportunity to analyze the case and its management. Each participant will have the opportunity to be the prime manager of at least one scenario and to be a backup team in other scenarios.
By attending a MOCA Simulation Course at an ASA-Endorsed Simulation Center (i.e. Mayo Clinic), you can earn 25 MOCA part IV (QI) points for attending the course and completing the online follow-up activities. These online activities include an evaluation of the simulation, formulation of a practice improvement plan, and a follow-up report 1-3 months after the course on your progress in implementing your PI plan. The follow-up activities are completed online at the ASA Education Center and ASA reports your participation to the ABA.
We encourage candidates to visit the ABA Site and ASA Site for more information.
Please note that in order to proceed with the course, we require a minimum of 4 registrants. If we do not reach this minimum number of registrants 30 days prior to the scheduled start date, we may unfortunately have to cancel the course. We will notify you immediately if this happens and will work with you to either reschedule or offer alternative options. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide the best possible learning experience.
Target Audience
This course is designed for anesthesiologists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate ongoing management of significant hemodynamic instability in a patient receiving anesthesia for a surgical procedure.
- Assess intra or post-operative management of a patient who develops significant hypoxemia from any cause including difficult airway management.
- Identify principles and practices of effective teamwork in the peri-operative setting.
- Apply knowledge and practice of the ASA difficult Airway Algorithm.
- Evaluate management of patients with untoward reactions to anesthetic care.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 Attendance
Price
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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