Saudi ECLS Chapter is Hosting

NAJRAN ELSO
Endorsed Course

A comprehensive simulation-based ECMO course, endorsed by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization — qualifying as Step 1 & Step 2 toward the ELSO Adult ECMO Certification (E-AEC).

9–12 September 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Clinical Skill and Simulation Center at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Training Center
PNU Clinical Skill and Simulation Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Venue
Saudi ECLS Chapter

Saudi ECLS chapter Director

Dr. Ayed Asiri

Dr. Ayed Asiri

Saudi ECLS chapter Director

Course Director's Note

Welcome Message

A warm welcome to a focused learning experience designed to advance clinical knowledge, practical capability, and collaboration in ECMO care.

Dr. Islam Seada

Dr. Islam Seada

Cardiothoracic surgery consultant and ECMO Program Director in Najran Health Cluster

NAJRAN ELSO Endorsed Course

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the NAJRAN ELSO Endorsed Course, an advanced educational experience dedicated to excellence in extracorporeal life support.

This course brings together healthcare professionals with a shared commitment to improving the care of critically ill patients. Through expert-led lectures, practical discussions, hands-on learning, and real clinical perspectives, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence required to approach ECMO management with greater.

This course is the first and only endorsed course by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization — qualifying as Step 1 & Step 2 toward the ELSO Adult ECMO Certification (E-AEC).

I would like to welcoming you all to our course, wishing you valuable learning experience.

Faculty

Hasan Massloom

Hasan Massloom

Cardiothoracic surgery consultant

Ali Al Bashabshy

Ali Al Bashabshy

Consultant internist,intensivist

Ahmed Al Haidar

Ahmed Al Haidar

Consultant internist,intensivist

Mohamed Almaani

Mohamed Almaani

Mohamed Bahes

Mohamed Bahes

Consultant intensivist

Abdulrahman Asiri

Abdulrahman Asiri

Consultant Cardiac Intensivist

Ahmed Omar

Ahmed Omar

Turki Alzahrani

Turki Alzahrani

Saudi Board in Critical Care Nursing

Wadiah Alawi M Alfilfil

Wadiah Alawi M Alfilfil

Dr.Rayan Qutob

Dr.Rayan Qutob

Saud Khalid A Aldeghaither

Saud Khalid A Aldeghaither

Mana Al Yami

Mana Al Yami

Hussin Al Sayhab

Hussin Al Sayhab

Hani Alabdali

Hani Alabdali

Zakiah Al Balhareth

Zakiah Al Balhareth

Abeer Almakhalas

Abeer Almakhalas

Course Director's Note

Program Schedule

A warm welcome to a focused learning experience designed to advance clinical knowledge, practical capability, and collaboration in ECMO care.

Lectures
TimeTopicSpeaker
07:00 am – 08:00 amRegistrationNone
08:00 am – 08:10 amWelcoming & Course OverviewDr. Islam Seada
08:10 am – 08:30 amIntroduction of History of ECMODr. Abdullah Shwail
08:30 am – 08:50 amCircuit Overview – Cannulas, Tubing & BlenderDr. Islam Seada
08:50 am – 09:10 amMembrane Lung & Machine PumpDr. Islam Seada
09:10 am – 09:30 amPhysiology & Configuration of ECLSDr. Mohammed Bahis
09:30 am – 09:50 amOxygen delivery-gas transfer in membrane lungDr. Mohammed Bahis
BREAKTIME
10:00 am – 10:20 amVA & VV ECMO ConfigurationDr. Abdurahman Asiri
10:20 am – 10:40 amECMO CannulationDr. Ali Albshabshe
10:40 am – 11:20 pmOrientation of the Machines & ECMO Machine ConfigurationsMain Auditorium B1+B2+B3
11:20 am – 12:00 pmOrientation of the Machines & ECMO Machine ConfigurationsMain Auditorium
12:00 pm – 01:00 pmOrientation of the Machines & ECMO Machine ConfigurationsECMO Machine’s Preparation and ECMO Machine Priming Demonstration
01:00 pm – 02:30 pmConsultation, Counseling & Initiation StationsMain Auditorium A1+A2+A3
02:30 pm – 03:00 pmDebriefing of the DayCourse Team
Lectures
TimeTopicSpeaker
08:00 am – 08:20 amPatient Selection & Initiation of VV ECMODr. Abdallah Al Showail
08:20 am – 08:40 amModes of Ventilation – Lung Protection-Sedations while on ECMO SupportDr. Ali Albshabshe
08:40 am – 09:00 amHemodynamics & Pressure Monitoring while on VV ECMODr. Islam Seada
09:00 am – 09:20 amVV ECMO Maintenance & Troubleshooting Management including RecirculationDr. Mohammed Bahis
09:20 pm – 09:40 pmAnticoagulation in ECMODr. Abdallah Al Showail
09:40 pm – 10:00 pmWeaning of VV ECMODr. Abdurahman Asiri
BREAK
SIMULATIONS
10:30 am – 11:00 amA1 A2 A3Auditorium B1, B2, B3
11:00 am – 11:30 pmA2 A3 A1Auditorium B1, B2, B3
11:30 pm – 12:00 pmA3 A1 A2Auditorium B1, B2, B3
LUNCH & PRAYER
SIMULATIONS
01:00 am – 01:30 amB1 B2 B3Auditorium A1, A2, A3
01:30 am – 02:00 pmB2 B3 B1Auditorium A1, A2, A3
02:00 pm – 02:30 pmB3 B1 B2Auditorium A1, A2, A3
02:30 pm – 03:30 pmInteractive Case ScenarioCourse Team
03:30 pm – 04:00 pmDebriefing & End of dayCourse Team
Lectures
TimeTopicSpeaker
08:00 am – 08:15 amPatient Selection of VA ECMO – Initiation of VA ECMODr. Islam Seada
08:15 am – 08:30 amHemodynamic and Pressure Monitoring on VA ECMODr. Ali Albshabshe
08:30 am – 08:45 amVA ECMO Maintenance – Differential Oxygenation – LV DistentionDr. Hassan Masloom
08:45 am – 09:00 amWeaning VA ECMODr. Ali Albshabshe
09:15 am – 09:30 amComing off ECMO emergently (forced ECMO decannulation)Dr. Islam Seada
09:30 pm – 09:45 pmECMO ComplicationDr. Abdurahman Asiri
09:45 pm – 10:00 pmEvidence Base for ECMODr. Hassan Masloom
BREAK
SIMULATIONS
10:30 am – 11:00 amA1 A2 A3Auditorium B1, B2, B3
11:00 am – 11:30 amA2 A3 A1Auditorium B1, B2, B3
11:30 am – 12:00 pmA3 A1 A2Auditorium B1, B2, B3
LUNCH & PRAYER
SIMULATIONS
01:00 pm – 01:30 pmB1 B2 B3Auditorium A1, A2, A3
01:30 pm – 02:00 pmB2 B3 B1Auditorium A1, A2, A3
02:00 pm – 02:30 pmB3 B1 B2Auditorium A1, A2, A3
02:45 pm – 03:30 pmCase SenarioCourse Team
03:30 pm – 04:00 pmDebriefing & End of dayCourse Team
Lectures
TimeTopicSpeaker
08:00 am – 08:15 amPhysiotherapy & RehabilitationDr. Abdurahman Asiri
08:15 am – 08:30 amHigh Risk PCI and Arterial Decannulation of VA ECMODr. Islam Seada
08:30 am – 08:45 amNursing Role in ECMOMs. Zakiah
08:45 am – 09:00 amNursing RT Model in ECMO PatientMr. Ali Shaiban
SIMULATIONS
09:00 am – 09:30 amA1 A2 A3Auditorium B1, B2, B3
09:30 am – 10:00 amA2 A3 A1Auditorium B1, B2, B3
10:00 am – 10:30 amA3 A1 A2Auditorium B1, B2, B3
BREAK
10:00 am – 10:30 amB1 B2 B3Auditorium A1, A2, A3
10:30 am – 11:00 amB2 B3 B1Auditorium A1, A2, A3
11:00 am – 11:30 amB3 B1 B2Auditorium A1, A2, A3
LUNCH & PRAYER
12:30 pm – 01:30 pmCase Simulation ScenarioAuditorium A1, A2, A3
01:30 pm – 02:30 pmECPR and Transportation ScenarioNone
02:30 pm – 03:00 pmDebriefing & End of dayCourse Team

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Registration Fee

5000 SR

Bank Account Details

BankRiyad Bank
Account Nameimed idea
CurrencySAR
Account Number1533126109940
IBANSA6320000001533126109940
COMPREHENSIVE SIMULATION-BASED
ECMO COURSE
STEP 1 & 2 · ELSO ADULT ECMO CERTIFICATION

Officially Endorsed

Recognised by ELSO and Najran Health Cluster

This course is formally endorsed by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) as a Comprehensive Simulation-Based ECMO Course, and supported by Najran Health Cluster.

Completion counts toward Step 1 & Step 2 of the ELSO Adult ECMO Certification (E-AEC) — a structured, internationally recognised pathway for ECMO practitioners.

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Limited seats (30) for simulation-based training. Reach the team directly to register.

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