Advanced Airway Challenges: Simulation-Based Training

Charlotte, NC US
May 27, 2026 to May 28, 2026

Led by expert faculty, this immersive two-day course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced training in emergency airway techniques. Through a combination of interactive lectures, inanimate model labs, and high-fidelity simulation, participants will enhance their proficiency in complex airway procedures and crisis response. Attendees will engage in hands-on training for video laryngoscopy, flexible endoscopic intubation, surgical airway access, pediatric airway techniques, and more. Small group simulations and team-based scenarios will reinforce clinical decision-making and leadership skills in high-stakes situations. This course is ideal for practicing specialists, fellows, residents, medical students, and pre-hospital providers, including EMS, RTs, and APPs.

Join us at IRCAD North America—where innovation meets education—for an unparalleled opportunity to advance your airway management skills.

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Target Audience

This course is intended for surgeons.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify anatomical and physiological factors that complicate emergency airway management.
  2. Demonstrate advanced airway techniques, including video laryngoscopy, flexible endoscopic intubation, and surgical airway access.
  3. Perform team-based airway simulations using inanimate and high-fidelity models.
  4. Apply evidence-based strategies for selecting appropriate airway interventions in emergent scenarios.
  5. Evaluate team performance and communication during interdisciplinary airway simulations.
  6. Integrate leadership and decision-making skills in time-sensitive airway emergencies.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 16.00 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 16.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 16.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
10/17/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
05/27/2026 - 6:00am CDT
Event ends: 
05/28/2026 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$3,000.00
Part of: 
IRCAD North America
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Charlotte, NC 28204
United States

Faculty

Activity Directors:

  • Dr. Mark Bullard; Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health
  • Dr. Alan Heffner; Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health

 

Disclosure

Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Board Recognition Statement

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Available Credit

  • 16.00 American Board of Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 16.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 16.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$3,000.00
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There is a fee of $3000.00 to attend this conference payable by credit card only. 

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