Pediatric Anesthesiology MOCA Simulation Course- April 11, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Medical Center Campus, Houston, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.50 hours), ABA MOCA Part 2 (7.50 hours), ABA MOCA Patient Safety (7.50 hours), Ethics (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 hours)

Highlights of our MOCA Course • Topics designed equally for BOTH GENERAL and PEDIATRIC Anesthesiologists • Anesthesiology topics and teamwork principles are equally emphasized • Activities are designed to promote active participation • All ABA/ASA Endorsed Simulation program course requirements have been incorporated in order to receive the maximum 25 MOCA 2.0 Part 4 points • Participants will receive a new AHA PALS Provider card upon successful completion of the course [and prior completion of the on-line PALS HeartCode module] • All participants will receive an AHA PALS pocket reference card and complimentary access to the PALS HeartCode module • All participants will function as the lead physician at least ONCE • Confidential debriefing sessions will occur after all simulation exercises • Participants are NOT graded on their performance at any time • Course length is a minimum of 6 hours Educational Objectives At the conclusion of the lecture, the participants should be better able to: Utilize effective Crisis Resource Management principles and team communication during a critical pediatric perioperative incident Recognize the anesthetic implications of common ethical situations during critical medical events within the pediatric perioperative environment Develop an effective management plan for critical medical events within the pediatric perioperative environment Perform effective pediatric resuscitation during a critical medical event within the perioperative environment Target Audience Physicians, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals Our course is held in the well-appointed Texas Children’s Hospital Simulation Center. Your sessions will be held in a modern high-fidelity medical simulation theater and conference room. We realize that this activity may make you feel uncomfortable. All debriefing sessions will occur with the strictness amount of confidentiality from the faculty and participants. In addition, since the main purpose of this activity is future improvement, participants are NOT graded on their performance at any time. We will provide you with a detailed orientation process to medical simulation and all of the equipment you may utilize prior to any instruction. This Course will be in strict compliance with our institution’s COVID-19 policies which include: Temperature screening upon entering our building Wearing of face mask and eye protection during all training activities Maintaining social distancing during all activities Individual packaging of all food items Disinfecting all equipment and classroom area Highlights of our MOCA Course Topics designed equally for BOTH GENERAL and PEDIATRIC Anesthesiologists Anesthesiology topics and teamwork principles are equally emphasized Activities are designed to promote active participation All ABA/ASA Endorsed Simulation program course requirements have been incorporated in order to receive the maximum 25 MOCA 2.0 Part 4 points Participants will receive a new AHA PALS Provider card upon successful completion of the course [and prior completion of the on-line PALS HeartCode module] All participants will receive an AHA PALS pocket reference card and complimentary access to the PALS HeartCode module All participants will function as the lead physician at least ONCE Confidential debriefing sessions will occur after all simulation exercises Participants are NOT graded on their performance at any time Course length is a minimum of 6 hours Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided Parking is included and is located at an adjacent building to our Simulation Center Why you should participate in our Endorsed MOCA Course? We offer a $200 Early Registration Discount for courses booked by the deadline One of only 3 Endorsed programs which focus on pediatric anesthesiology topics This MOCA Simulation Course is designed for the pediatric anesthesiologist and general anesthesiologist that cares for pediatric patients This course is Fully Endorsed by the ASA/ABA to offer MOCA 2.0 Part 4 simulation courses All simulation faculty are board-certified in pediatric anesthesiology, have received specialized training in medical simulation, and most are AHA PALS Instructors This course takes place in the well-appointed Texas Children’s Hospital Simulation Center Our location in Houston, Texas offers great flexibility if travel is required from most parts of the country Upon completion of this course and the follow-up evaluation, participants will receive 25 points towards their MOCA 2.0 Part 4 requirements [which is the entire amount for a 5-year period] The overall goal is to offer an Endorsed Simulation Program which will fulfill the American Board of Anesthesiology Part 4 MOC requirements. Additionally, we will offer an Endorsed simulation experience specializing in pediatric anesthesiology; this will make us the 2nd American Society of Anesthesiologists, Endorsed Simulation program in the nation specializing in pediatric anesthesiology. Finally, the most important goal is to provide an active learning experience in high-risk and rare events in pediatric anesthesiology while emphasizing team performance such as Crisis Resource Management principles.

1. Utilize Effective Crisis Resource Management Principles and ream communication during a critical pediatric perioperative inciddent.
2. Recognize the anesthetic implications of common ethical situations during critical medical events within the pediatric perioperative environment.
3. Develop an effective management plan for critical medical events within the pediatric perioperative environment.
4. Perform effective pediatric resuscitation during a critical medical event within the perioperative environment.

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Children’s Hospital designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activity awards up to {NursingHours} contact hours.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Texas Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Texas Children's Hospital adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Texas Children's Hospital 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 company (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.