ECO Train the Trainers Course
The ECO Train the Trainers course is a full-day, in-person course that comprises a three-hour Train the Trainers instructional session and a four-hour shadowing experience assisting certified ECO instructors teaching the ECO hands-on course. You must have successfully completed the ECO hands-on course to participate in the Train the Trainers course.
The ECO Train the Trainers course is appropriate for all health care professionals who participate in obstetrical emergencies care, including attending obstetricians, residents, anesthesiology staff, midwives, and nurses.
To become a certified ECO instructor, first register for the ECO Train the Trainers course at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. The course costs $700 per individual. Participants may register for only the ECO course without registering for the full ACSM conference. Space is limited. You must complete the ECO hands-on course to participate in the ECO Train the Trainers course.
Participants will be enrolled in and invited to complete the online course a month prior to the in-person course. The online portion must be completed prior to the in-person hands on training.
Participants will complete the in-person training, which lasts from 8 a.m. to noon, and then shadow the hands-on training session from 1 to 5 p.m.
All participants must complete assessments and may print CME certificates and certificates of completion through the online module. Certificate renewal is required every two years from the date on which you last completed the instructor training or last taught the course. You may renew your certificate by participating as in instructor in either the ECO hands-on course or the ECO Train the Trainers course. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Upon completing the ECO Train the Trainers course, participants should be able to …
- Describe teaching evidence-based protocols for common obstetric emergencies
- Demonstrate teaching correct technique and performance of key responsibilities during simulated obstetric emergencies
- Practice teaching teamwork and communication for simulated cases complicated by shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, umbilical cord prolapse, and vaginal breech delivery