Abstract: Despite the rapid integration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) into intensive care units over the past decade, ECMO simulation training programs are inadequate. The training and continuing education of ECMO practitioners is of great significance to maintain the safe development of ECMO projects. Because ECMO treatment objects are usually extremely critical patients, and ECMO itself is complex, high-risk, and needs multi-disciplinary team cooperation. There are some particularities and limitations in ECMO technology training and continuing education. In order to speed up the training of ECMO professionals and standardize the development of ECMO, Chinese Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ChECLS) has carried out a high-fidelity ECMO training program. This program includes the establishment of ECMO support, identification and handling of sudden accidents during ECMO support, and wean from ECMO. After the training, the trainees can quickly and safely establish and remove ECMO, and can make quick and accurate judgment and respond actively to the emergency during the auxiliary period, which has achieved good training results.

Key words: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, simulation training, critical care