Date

March 12 - 14, 2026

Location

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

CME credits and MOC points

32.75

Difficult Airway Management

Your Price: — You are saving as a CHEST member — Save an additional as a CHEST member

Member Price:

Nonmember Price: - Save as a CHEST member

—

APPs, RTs, in-training and retired clinicians receive an additional discount. See your price »

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Save $100 when you register by February 4.

About this course

Dates: March 12-14, 2026 | Credits: 32.75* | Location: CHEST HQ in Glenview, IL

Expert faculty will train you on how to approach common and difficult airway situations and apply algorithms to airway scenarios. As you learn a standardized approach to preparation, you’ll develop and hone your motor and cognitive skills to maximize procedural success and patient safety. You will apply your advanced skills of extraglottic airway device insertion, direct and indirect video laryngoscopy, awake fiberoptic intubation, cricothyroidotomy, and dual-modality intubation to care for patients with difficult airways.

What you'll learn

Airway management for patients who are critically ill using evidence-based methods and crew resource management concepts

Systematic approaches to patient, equipment, and drug preparation before intubation

How to perform laryngoscopy in varying clinical conditions using high-fidelity simulation, including management of the soiled airway

Use of video laryngoscopes, awake fiberoptic intubation strategies, extraglottic devices, and cricothyrotomy in difficult or failed airways

Who should attend

SPECIALTIES

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine

CLINICIAN TYPE

Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Respiratory Therapists, Fellows

LEVEL

All experience levels

*CME credits are subject to change

## Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit

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 32.75 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 February 4

$2,809 Member

$3,139 Nonmember

Regular rate – February 5 or later

$2,909 Member

$3,239 Nonmember

APPs, RTs, in-training, and retirees

Early bird rate – through February 4

$2,379 Member

$2,489 Nonmember

Regular rate – February 5 or later

$2,479 Member

$2,589 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 – 3:45 pm CT
Day 2: 8 am – 3:45 pm CT
Day 3: 7:45 am – 3:30 pm CT

Hands-on Workshops

Essentials Skills: Direct Laryngoscopy, Bag-Valve-Mask, Bougie
Laryngoscopy and Adjunct Skills Station
Awake Fiberoptic Intubation Techniques
Endotracheal Tube Exchange Cricothyrotomy
Management of Tracheostomy Complications
Soiled Airway
High-Fidelity Simulations: A Teamwork Approach, Crew Resource Management, Difficulty Levels 2 to 4, Failed Airway and Rescue

Live Interactive Discussions

Algorithm Case Discussion
Pharmacology; Rescue Ventilation
How Do You Do It? 
Taking the Checklist Home

Online Modules

Intro to VL Part 1
Intro to VL Part 2
Opportunities for Improvement

Online Procedural Videos

Awake Intubation
Bag-Valve-Mask
Crew Resource Management
Cricothyrotomy
Direct Laryngoscopy
Extraglottic Airway
Tracheostomy Management
Video Laryngoscopy