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Pre-Congress Education

Note: Subject to change. Times are listed in Central Time.

Each course is packed with essential clinical information to keep you up to date on various critical care topics. Many offer the opportunity to earn accredited continuing education (ACE) credits and maintenance of certification (MOC) points. Course prices vary. Register early to secure your seat!

Registration for pre-Congress education opportunities should be done in conjunction with Congress. Attendees must participate in person.

If you do not want to register for Congress but wish to attend one of the courses listed below, select Pre-Congress Only in the Registration Types drop-down menu.

Airway and Mechanical Ventilation Management

Hands-On Course

Review airway and mechanical ventilation management strategies for critically ill patients. Topics covered include airway assessment; emergent intubation; airway management pharmacology; rescue techniques for maintaining ventilation; traditional and novel techniques for difficult airway management adult patients; and indications, contraindications, and benefits of ventilatory support modes. After studying the text and viewing the presentations online, attend this full-day skills session and learn and practice with expert faculty at interactive skill stations encompassing laryngoscopy, fiberoptic intubation, surgical approaches to airway establishment, and rescue strategies. Skill stations on mechanical ventilation will focus on mode selection, troubleshooting patient-ventilator dyssynchrony, and alternative modes available for the critically ill adult patient. Hands-on simulations allow learners instruction and practice in difficult airway management and mechanical ventilation. Using simulation-based scenarios, learners will gain valuable experience.

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Date: Friday, March 20 or Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $1,300
Member a la carte: $1,500
Nonmember a la carte: $1,700

Continuing Education: 13.5 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

4.25 hours of online presentations by subject matter experts
9.25 hours of hands-on skills training
Airway and Mechanical Ventilation Management eBook

Critical Care Innovation Incubator

Join clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, and investors to ignite impactful change in critical care! Designed to foster collaboration among leading minds across diverse disciplines, this event will:

Explore emerging critical care innovations in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, big data, and AI
Spark collaboration by networking, sharing ideas, and building powerful partnerships
Fuel inspiration through poster presentations and educational discussions

Who Should Attend:

Critical care clinicians, healthcare professionals, and hospital executives seeking valuable opportunities for collaboration and innovation
Industry professionals and executives and data and AI experts needing to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and breakthroughs
Investors and venture capitalists wanting to support and benefit from the next wave of advancements
Business development specialists, business venture arms of academic medical centers, and federal innovation partners looking to drive meaningful change in patient care

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $330
Member a la carte: $430
Nonmember a la carte: $530

Includes:

1 full day of in-person interaction
Networking time with industry leaders and investors
Poster and pitch presentations, roundtables, and exhibits
Exclusive evening networking reception

Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult

Hands-On Course

Increase your ultrasound diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency. After studying the text and viewing the presentations online, attend this full-day hands-on skills session led by experts. Live models are used to provide the realistic training needed to perform and interpret ultrasound imaging. On completion, you will be able to immediately integrate your learned skills into clinical practice.

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Date: Friday, March 20 or Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $1,825
Member a la carte: $2,025
Nonmember a la carte: $2,225

Continuing Education: 17.5 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

9.5 hours of ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts
8 hours of hands-on skills training
Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound eBook
Image-focused handbook featuring detailed diagrams, clinical images, and illustrations
Review of Guidelines on Adult Critical Care Ultrasonography: Focused Update 2024

Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography

Half-Day Course
Hands-On Course

Expand your fundamental echocardiographic skills and knowledge in this hands-on half-day course. Receive active training with an echosonographer aimed at pro tips for image optimization. Learn to interpret certain pathologic images such as quantifying mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, deceleration time, and pressure half-time. Plus, practice performing measurements and tracings using pathologic examples. Expert faculty will review the basics of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) imaging using a TEE simulator and discuss the indications for and risks of performing TEE.

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $990
Member a la carte: $1,190
Nonmember a la carte: $1,390

Continuing Education: 9.5 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

4.25 hours of online presentations by subject matter experts
4 hours of hands-on skills training
Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound eBook
Advanced image-focused handbook featuring detailed diagrams, clinical images, and illustrations

Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Hands-On Course

Obtain the realistic training needed to perform and interpret pediatric ultrasound imaging. After studying the text and viewing the presentations online, attend this full-day hands-on skills session led by experts. Live models are used to provide the realistic training needed to perform and interpret ultrasound imaging. On completion, you will be able to immediately integrate your learned skills into clinical practice.

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Date: Friday, March 20 or Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $1,825
Member a la carte: $2,025
Nonmember a la carte: $2,225

Continuing Education: 17.5 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

9.5 hours of ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts
8 hours of hands-on skills training
Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound eBook
Image-focused handbook featuring detailed diagrams, clinical images, and illustrations

Deep Dive: An Introduction to AI in Critical Care Medicine

Half-Day Course

Equip yourself with foundational skills and perspectives necessary to leverage AI effectively and responsibly in critical care environments. Experts will discuss various applications of AI, using real-world demonstrations of how these technologies can enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and support clinical decision-making. Gain insights into the practical aspects of AI implementation and integration within healthcare settings, addressing the technical, organizational, and infrastructural challenges involved. The course also emphasizes the importance of ethical and legal considerations, fostering a critical understanding of data privacy, consent, accountability, and the potential biases inherent in AI systems.

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $310
Member a la carte: $410
Nonmember a la carte: $510

Continuing Education: 3.75 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

Half-day of in-person education

Deep Dive: Pulmonary Embolus Response Team (PERT) Service Line

Half-Day Course

From door to discharge and beyond, learn the steps needed to establish a service line to manage patients who present with pulmonary embolus (PE) or who develop PE during their hospital stay. The course will review current updates and state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment options for the general practitioner to manage patients whose presentation is suspicious for PE.

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $310
Member a la carte: $410
Nonmember a la carte: $510

Continuing Education: 3.75 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

Half-day of in-person education

ELSO Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation (ECMO) Simulation Course

Held in partnership with the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization

Explore venoarterial and venovenous ECMO concepts using patient case scenarios during either one-day course. In a small-group setting, participants have an opportunity for interactive learning and troubleshooting of clinical cases. This course is structured for multiprofessional learning at various stages of experience. Learners should have completed the ELSO Virtual ECMO Training Course or have a strong foundational knowledge of ECMO patient care.

Date: Friday, March 20 or Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pricing:

Physician: $2,100
Healthcare Professional: $1,700

Includes:

One full day of in-person education

Leadership and Management Skills to Enhance Your Professional Role

In today’s high-stakes healthcare environment, leadership demands more than clinical expertise. It requires agility, resilience, and confidence to lead through uncertainty. This course is designed to empower critical care leaders—whether new to the role or seasoned veterans—to thrive amid rapid change and ongoing challenges.

What you'll learn:

How to lead with agility and resilience
Strategies to maintain excellence despite:

Resource limitations
Workforce instability
Organizational change

Inclusive leadership practices for uncertain times

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Pricing:

Congress Attendee: $620
Member a la carte: $720
Nonmember a la carte: $820

Continuing Education: 8.5 ACE credits and MOC points

Includes:

1 full day of in-person interactive sessions: Engage in hands-on learning and discussion
Real-world case studies: Analyze and apply lessons from actual scenarios
Peer learning: Collaborate and grow with fellow leaders