Fundamentals of Paediatric ECMO

During this two-day, scenario-based course our experts in Paediatric ECMO will take delegates through the referral route for paediatric ECMO and explore the ethical and practical aspects involved. 

We will explore the history of ECMO and ELSO with an overview of ECMO circuit components and function and then our experts will cover situations commonly encountered in clinical practice. You will hear about:

• Roles and responsibilities of multi-disciplinary ECMO teams
• Indications and contraindications for paediatric ECMO referral
• What happens during ECMO: basic monitoring and support
• Common complications and the impact of ECMO on other organ systems
• Ethical issues around ECMO initiation and continuation

Delivery 

We are offering this course in two delivery modes – in person at the Freeman Hospital’s Education Centre where you can meet the team and experience hands on simulation and demos. Or join us online where you will be able to observe all activities, interact during a live Q&A, and participate during theoretical lectures.

Simulation activities

On day one we will run a simulation exercise focusing on the referral of a septic patient not on ECMO. On day two we will explore a VV ECMO case and a VA ECMO case.

Audience

This interactive course is aimed at all healthcare professionals involved in paediatrics and neonates and would also be suitable for those working in emergency, urgent and critical care environments. As well as doctors we very much welcome bookings from advanced nurse practitioners and AHPs.

Fees

In person – £250

Online – £120

Dates and times

Day 1: Thursday 4 June 2026 – 8:30am to 5:00pm (registration from 8:10am)

Day 2: Friday 5 June 2026 – 8:30am to 4:30pm

Location

Education Centre
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN

Booking

To book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. At checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements.

Alternative payment arrangements include:

• requesting an invoice (INVOICE)
• your employing organisation is Newcastle Hospitals and you are arranging internal funding (NUTH)

Please see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.

Cancellation and refunds policy

Should you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.

Should you still wish to cancel your booking, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact [email protected] to cancel your place.

If you do not attend on the day, you will be charged the full cost of the event place.

See our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.