Date

April 23 - 24, 2026

Location

CHEST Global Headquarters
2595 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
UNITED STATES

CME credits and MOC points

24.00

Procedural Skills for the Critical Care Clinician

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Register for this course and Critical Care Review for APPs: CCAPP Exam Prep (April 25) to maximize your critical care expertise.

About this course

Dates: April 23-24, 2026 | Credits: 24* | Location: CHEST HQ in Glenview, IL

Enhance your procedural skills with hands-on training in procedures that are vital for clinicians and others working in critical care. Experts will help you gain essential experience performing procedures and troubleshooting through didactic training, live-model ultrasound landmarking, and task trainer simulations. Participants will develop capability in central venous and arterial line insertion, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, intraosseous insertion, and suturing.

What you'll learn

How to identify key anatomical landmarks

Indications and troubleshooting strategies for common critical care procedures

Strategies for applying safe and efficient techniques during procedures

Who should attend

SPECIALTIES

Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalists, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology

CLINICIAN TYPE

Clinicians, Trainees, Physicians

LEVEL

Beginner, Intermediate

*CME credits are subject to change

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Study with the experts. Pass your exam.

Course content follows the ABIM critical care medicine blueprint for the 10-year Maintenance of Certification exam and the LKA.

Cardiovascular Disorders: 17.5%

Critical Care Ultrasound Scanning: 2%

Gastrointestinal Disorders: 5%

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders: 5.5%

Infectious Disease: 12%

Neurologic Disorders: 9.5%

Pharmacology and Toxicology: 4.5%

Pulmonary Disease: 20%

Renal, Endocrine, and Metabolic Disorders: 15%

Research, Administration, and Ethics: 2%

Surgery, Trauma, and Transplantation: 7%

Accreditation

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CHEST is the first medical association in the United States to receive accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Meet Your Instructors

CHEST faculty are nationally recognized experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine who are trusted, respected clinicians in the chest medicine community. Through immersive learning experiences, our instructors help practitioners deliver exceptional care to their patients.

Health and safety information | Attendees are expected to comply with all health and safety requirements in effect at the time of this CHEST event. CHEST reserves the right to adjust requirements and will notify attendees as applicable. Attendees are responsible for checking for updates issued by the state, city, venue, or CHEST before traveling to the location.

Save big on this and future courses as a member of CHEST. Select “Course + Membership” to save up to $330 on this course. Plus, you'll receive Enhanced membership for the price of Basic. Membership pricing varies based on your profession. Learn about the benefits of CHEST membership.

Tuition

Physicians, doctoral professionals, or industry representatives

Early bird rate – through March 18

$2,269 Member

$2,599 Nonmember

Regular rate – March 19 or later

$2,369 Member

$2,699 Nonmember

APPs, RTs, in-training, and retirees

Early bird rate – through March 18

$1,549 Member

$1,659 Nonmember

Regular rate – March 19 or later

$1,919 Member

$2,029 Nonmember

Your tuition fee includes attendance at all course sessions and electronic access to course materials. (Printed materials or flash drives will not be provided.) Lunch and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Breakfast is available at CHEST-affiliated hotels.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition refund requests for this course must be received in writing by 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be given after 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If you choose "Become a Member" when you register, only your course registration can be cancelled. No refunds will be given for membership.

CHEST reserves the right to cancel this course no later than 4 weeks prior to the start date. If a cancellation is necessary, your registration fee will be refunded, but CHEST is not responsible for other costs of attendance, such as travel.

To register by phone, contact our Help Team: +1 (800) 343-2227 or +1 (224) 521-9800

Day 1: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm CT

Day 2: 7:30 am – 3 pm CT

Hands-on Workshops

Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Internal Jugular, Subclavian, Femoral)
Ultrasound-Guided Arterial Line Placement (Radial, Femoral)
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
Chest Tube Placement (Seldinger)
Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis
Lumbar Puncture
Suturing
Intraosseous

Live Interactive Discussions

Sterile Techniques
Consenting and Procedure Prep
Indications and Contraindications
Local Anesthetic Administration
Needle Tracking and Leapfrog Technique
Placement Confirmation
Lab Studies
Managing Complications
Billing and Documentation