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Advanced Post Graduate Program in Critical Care Medicine

Get in-depth knowledge of cardiac emergencies, poisoning, life-threatening emergencies, trauma, and more!

Course Outcomes:

  • Explore the dynamics of an Intensive Care Unit
  • Understand the principles of mechanical ventilation
  • Gain in-depth knowledge about Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Grasp the diagnosis and management of stroke, seizures and more
  • Master the fundamentals in the management of acid-base and electrolyte abnormalities

About the course:

Hospitals nationwide are actively pursuing skilled critical care specialists, creating a robust demand that opens up greater career options and flexibility for medical professionals. Mastering the essential knowledge and skills in critical care not only positions doctors for a rewarding career but also contributes significantly to the advancement of healthcare throughout the country.

 

The Advanced Post Graduate Program in Critical Care Medicine is meticulously crafted to assist doctors in upskilling themselves, enabling them to become impactful care providers in critical care units. The course modules delve deeper into crucial topics, encompassing the management of trauma, infections, allergies, and more. The comprehensive curriculum ensures that learners gain complete knowledge of all essential critical care subjects.

 

Our immersive program seamlessly integrates flexible e-learning modules with lectures from eminent subject matter experts to provide valuable insights into critical topics. Embark on a purposeful career filled with immense personal reward through our Advanced Post Graduate Program in Critical Care Medicine.

Curriculum:


Module 1: Introduction to Critical Care Medicine

1
Definition and Scope of Critical Care
2
Evolution of Critical Care
3
Basic Principles of Critical Care Management

Module 2: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

1
Basic life support algorithms
2
ACLS Algorithms and Interventions
3
Post-Resuscitation Care

Module 3: Intensive Care Unit

1
Determining ICU Admission
2
ICU Facilities and Classifications
3
Essential ICU equipments
4
Medications in the ICU
5
Hemodynamic Support in ICU – commonly used drugs
6
ICU Discharge Criteria and Outcome
7
Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds

Module 4: Patient Assessment and Monitoring : Part I

1
Physical Examination in Critical Care
2
Vital Signs and their Significance
3
Vascular Access & Heamodynamic Monitoring
4
Laboratory Investigations
5
Imaging Studies

Module 5: Patient Assessment and Monitoring : Part II

1
Microbiological Tests
2
Neurological Monitoring
3
Renal Function Monitoring
4
Respiratory Monitoring
5
Oxygen Therapy
6
Glucose and Lactate Monitoring
7
Infection Monitoring and Control
8
Multi-organ Dysfunction Monitoring

Module 6: Glycemic control & Nutritional Management in ICU Patients

1
Introduction to Nutritional Assessment and Caloric Requirements
2
Determining Caloric Requirements in Critical Illness
3
Nutrient Delivery Strategies in Critical Care
4
Glycemic Control in the Critically Ill
5
Integration of Nutrition and Glucose Management
6
Hypoglycemia in the ICU

Module 7: Cardiovascular Management of Critically ill Patients

1
Basic Principles of ECG
2
Management of Heart Failure
3
Tachyarrhythmias
4
Bundle Branch Blocks and Fascicular Blocks
5
Diseases of the Pericardium and Myocardium
6
IV Cannulation
7
Central Line Procedures
8
Arterial Cannulation
9
Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
10
Cardiac Emergencies
11
Artificial Cardiac Pacemakers
12
Cardioversion and Defibrillation
13
Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis
14
Echocardiography
15
Commonly used Drugs

Module 8: Mechanical Ventilation

1
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
2
Criteria for intubation
3
Positive Pressure Ventilation
4
Conventional Modes of Ventilation
5
Alternate Modes of Ventilation
6
The Ventilator-Dependent Patient
7
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
8
Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation

Module 9: Respiratoy System

1
Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
2
Acute Respiratory Failure and Oxygen Therapy
3
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
4
Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
5
Ventilators and Mechanical Ventilation
6
Patient–Ventilator Interaction
7
Advanced Techniques in Mechanical Ventilation
8
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
9
Pulmonary Embolism and Pneumothorax
10
Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia
11
Drowning and Severe Asthma Exacerbation
12
Chronic Respiratory Diseases in ICU
13
Nosocomial and Community-Acquired Pneumonia
14
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation and Extubation
15
Thoracocentesis and Chest Tube Insertion
16
Intensive Care Unit Imaging

Module 10: Gastro Intestinal System

1
Gastrointestinal Tract Overview
2
Endoscopy Techniques
3
Endoscopy with Feeding Tube Insertion
4
Acute Pancreatitis and Liver Failure
5
Abdominal Infections in the ICU
6
Portal Hypertension and Related Syndromes
7
Acute Liver Failure
8
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disorders
9
Abdominal Emergencies
10
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Hematemisis, Melena)
11
Jaundice, Ascites, and Abdominal Pain
12
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Module 11: Nervous System

1
Introduction to Central Nervous System (CNS) Care
2
Procedures in CNS Critical Care
3
Disorders of Consciousness
4
Disorders of Movement
5
Hemorrhage & Stroke Management
6
Sudden Deterioration in Neurologic Status
7
Agitation and Delirium
8
Seizures in the Critically Ill
9
Neuromuscular Disorders in the Critically Ill
10
Traumatic Brain Injury
11
Spinal Cord Injury
12
Care of post neuro/spine surgery patients in ICU setting
13
Management of Acute Pain in the ICU
14
Neuroimaging
15
Advanced Bedside Neuromonitoring
16
Coma
17
Brain Injury Biomarkers
18
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
19
Brain Death

Module 12: Renal & Genitournary System

1
Introduction to Renal & Genitourinary System in Critical Care
2
Core Principles of Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology
3
Clinical Assessment of Renal Function
4
Urinary Catheterization Procedures (Indications, contraindications)
5
Urinary Tract Infections in the ICU
6
Urinary Output Disorders
7
Urinary Tract Obstruction
8
Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury
9
Inflammatory Disorders of the Kidneys
10
Acute Kidney Injury
11
Chronic Kidney Disease
12
Renal replacement Therapy
13
Water Metabolism
14
Fluid and Volume Therapy in the ICU

Module 13: Blood and Circulation

1
Introduction to Circulatory Flow Disorders in Critical Care
2
Hemorrhage and Hypovolemia
3
Colloid & Crystalloid Resuscitation
4
Inflammatory Shock Syndromes
5
Introduction to Hematology in Critical Care
6
Anemia and RBC Transfusion
7
Guidelines for Blood Component Therapy
8
Venous Thromboembolism
9
Anticoagulation in the Intensive Care Unit
10
Monitoring of Coagulation Status
11
Critical Care of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient
12
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders
13
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
14
Hematologic Malignancies in the ICU
15
Hematologic Complications of Chemotherapy in the ICU

Module 14: Acid- Base Abnormalitities & Electrolyte Abnormalities

1
Acid-Base Analysis
2
Metabolic Acidosis
3
Metabolic Alkalosis
4
Respiratory Acidosis
5
Respiratory Alkalosis
6
Osmotic Disorders
7
Potassium
8
Magnesium
9
Calcium and Phosphorus
10
Sodium

Module 15: Management of Trauma

1
ATLS
2
Shock and Resuscitation
3
Chest Trauma
4
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
5
Musculoskeletal Trauma
6
Head Trauma
7
Spinal Trauma
8
Trauma in Special Populations
9
Trauma Resuscitation in Pregnancy
10
Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care
11
Trauma Radiology
12
Trauma Triage and Transfer Criteria

Module 16: Infections

1
Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Critical Care
2
Antimicrobial Stewardship
3
Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia
4
Antimicrobial therapy
5
Septic Shock

Module 17: Allergy and poisoning

1
Allergic Reactions
2
Anaphylaxis Management
3
Drug Allergies
4
Introduction to Poisoning
5
Gastrointestinal Decontamination
6
Toxic Alcohols and Antidotes
7
Opioid Poisoning
8
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
9
Drug Overdose and Toxicities
10
Pesticide and Herbicide Poisoning
11
Heavy Metal Poisoning
12
Snake and Insect Bites Poisoning
13
Household and Industrial Chemical Exposure
14
Plant and Mushroom Poisoning
15
Toxicology Monitoring and Laboratories

Module 18: Preventive Practices in Critical Care

1
Occupational Exposures
2
Alimentary Prophylaxis
3
Venous Thromboembolism
4
Infection Prevention and Control
5
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
6
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention
7
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention
8
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention
9
Delirium Prevention
10
Fall Prevention
11
Medication Safety
12
Sedation and Delirium Management Protocols
13
Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation

Module 19: Ethical Considerations in Critical Care

1
Conversations With Families of Critically Ill Patients
2
Basic Ethical Principles in Critical Care
3
Advanced Care Planning and Advance Directives
4
Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
5
Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit
6
Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Decision-Making
7
Organ Donation and Transplantation

Who this course is for:

Medical graduates who hold a primary medical degree from a medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Sample Certificate:

Academic Team

Dr. Manjunath T
Consultant - Critical Care Medicine, Manipal hospitals, Bengaluru
Dr. Niranjan Panigrahi
Lead Consultant ECMO & Critical Care Services, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Dr. Aklesh Tankdekar
Head Consultant Critical Care, Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd, Mumbai

Curriculum:


Module 1: Introduction to Critical Care Medicine

1
Definition and Scope of Critical Care
2
Evolution of Critical Care
3
Basic Principles of Critical Care Management

Module 2: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

1
Basic life support algorithms
2
ACLS Algorithms and Interventions
3
Post-Resuscitation Care

Module 3: Intensive Care Unit

1
Determining ICU Admission
2
ICU Facilities and Classifications
3
Essential ICU equipments
4
Medications in the ICU
5
Hemodynamic Support in ICU – commonly used drugs
6
ICU Discharge Criteria and Outcome
7
Patient Evaluation and ICU Rounds

Module 4: Patient Assessment and Monitoring : Part I

1
Physical Examination in Critical Care
2
Vital Signs and their Significance
3
Vascular Access & Heamodynamic Monitoring
4
Laboratory Investigations
5
Imaging Studies

Module 5: Patient Assessment and Monitoring : Part II

1
Microbiological Tests
2
Neurological Monitoring
3
Renal Function Monitoring
4
Respiratory Monitoring
5
Oxygen Therapy
6
Glucose and Lactate Monitoring
7
Infection Monitoring and Control
8
Multi-organ Dysfunction Monitoring

Module 6: Glycemic control & Nutritional Management in ICU Patients

1
Introduction to Nutritional Assessment and Caloric Requirements
2
Determining Caloric Requirements in Critical Illness
3
Nutrient Delivery Strategies in Critical Care
4
Glycemic Control in the Critically Ill
5
Integration of Nutrition and Glucose Management
6
Hypoglycemia in the ICU

Module 7: Cardiovascular Management of Critically ill Patients

1
Basic Principles of ECG
2
Management of Heart Failure
3
Tachyarrhythmias
4
Bundle Branch Blocks and Fascicular Blocks
5
Diseases of the Pericardium and Myocardium
6
IV Cannulation
7
Central Line Procedures
8
Arterial Cannulation
9
Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
10
Cardiac Emergencies
11
Artificial Cardiac Pacemakers
12
Cardioversion and Defibrillation
13
Arterial Puncture for Blood Gas Analysis
14
Echocardiography
15
Commonly used Drugs

Module 8: Mechanical Ventilation

1
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
2
Criteria for intubation
3
Positive Pressure Ventilation
4
Conventional Modes of Ventilation
5
Alternate Modes of Ventilation
6
The Ventilator-Dependent Patient
7
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
8
Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation

Module 9: Respiratoy System

1
Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
2
Acute Respiratory Failure and Oxygen Therapy
3
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
4
Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
5
Ventilators and Mechanical Ventilation
6
Patient–Ventilator Interaction
7
Advanced Techniques in Mechanical Ventilation
8
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
9
Pulmonary Embolism and Pneumothorax
10
Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia
11
Drowning and Severe Asthma Exacerbation
12
Chronic Respiratory Diseases in ICU
13
Nosocomial and Community-Acquired Pneumonia
14
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation and Extubation
15
Thoracocentesis and Chest Tube Insertion
16
Intensive Care Unit Imaging

Module 10: Gastro Intestinal System

1
Gastrointestinal Tract Overview
2
Endoscopy Techniques
3
Endoscopy with Feeding Tube Insertion
4
Acute Pancreatitis and Liver Failure
5
Abdominal Infections in the ICU
6
Portal Hypertension and Related Syndromes
7
Acute Liver Failure
8
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disorders
9
Abdominal Emergencies
10
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Hematemisis, Melena)
11
Jaundice, Ascites, and Abdominal Pain
12
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Module 11: Nervous System

1
Introduction to Central Nervous System (CNS) Care
2
Procedures in CNS Critical Care
3
Disorders of Consciousness
4
Disorders of Movement
5
Hemorrhage & Stroke Management
6
Sudden Deterioration in Neurologic Status
7
Agitation and Delirium
8
Seizures in the Critically Ill
9
Neuromuscular Disorders in the Critically Ill
10
Traumatic Brain Injury
11
Spinal Cord Injury
12
Care of post neuro/spine surgery patients in ICU setting
13
Management of Acute Pain in the ICU
14
Neuroimaging
15
Advanced Bedside Neuromonitoring
16
Coma
17
Brain Injury Biomarkers
18
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
19
Brain Death

Module 12: Renal & Genitournary System

1
Introduction to Renal & Genitourinary System in Critical Care
2
Core Principles of Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology
3
Clinical Assessment of Renal Function
4
Urinary Catheterization Procedures (Indications, contraindications)
5
Urinary Tract Infections in the ICU
6
Urinary Output Disorders
7
Urinary Tract Obstruction
8
Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury
9
Inflammatory Disorders of the Kidneys
10
Acute Kidney Injury
11
Chronic Kidney Disease
12
Renal replacement Therapy
13
Water Metabolism
14
Fluid and Volume Therapy in the ICU

Module 13: Blood and Circulation

1
Introduction to Circulatory Flow Disorders in Critical Care
2
Hemorrhage and Hypovolemia
3
Colloid & Crystalloid Resuscitation
4
Inflammatory Shock Syndromes
5
Introduction to Hematology in Critical Care
6
Anemia and RBC Transfusion
7
Guidelines for Blood Component Therapy
8
Venous Thromboembolism
9
Anticoagulation in the Intensive Care Unit
10
Monitoring of Coagulation Status
11
Critical Care of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipient
12
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders
13
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
14
Hematologic Malignancies in the ICU
15
Hematologic Complications of Chemotherapy in the ICU

Module 14: Acid- Base Abnormalitities & Electrolyte Abnormalities

1
Acid-Base Analysis
2
Metabolic Acidosis
3
Metabolic Alkalosis
4
Respiratory Acidosis
5
Respiratory Alkalosis
6
Osmotic Disorders
7
Potassium
8
Magnesium
9
Calcium and Phosphorus
10
Sodium

Module 15: Management of Trauma

1
ATLS
2
Shock and Resuscitation
3
Chest Trauma
4
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
5
Musculoskeletal Trauma
6
Head Trauma
7
Spinal Trauma
8
Trauma in Special Populations
9
Trauma Resuscitation in Pregnancy
10
Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care
11
Trauma Radiology
12
Trauma Triage and Transfer Criteria

Module 16: Infections

1
Introduction to Infectious Diseases in Critical Care
2
Antimicrobial Stewardship
3
Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia
4
Antimicrobial therapy
5
Septic Shock

Module 17: Allergy and poisoning

1
Allergic Reactions
2
Anaphylaxis Management
3
Drug Allergies
4
Introduction to Poisoning
5
Gastrointestinal Decontamination
6
Toxic Alcohols and Antidotes
7
Opioid Poisoning
8
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
9
Drug Overdose and Toxicities
10
Pesticide and Herbicide Poisoning
11
Heavy Metal Poisoning
12
Snake and Insect Bites Poisoning
13
Household and Industrial Chemical Exposure
14
Plant and Mushroom Poisoning
15
Toxicology Monitoring and Laboratories

Module 18: Preventive Practices in Critical Care

1
Occupational Exposures
2
Alimentary Prophylaxis
3
Venous Thromboembolism
4
Infection Prevention and Control
5
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
6
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention
7
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention
8
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Prevention
9
Delirium Prevention
10
Fall Prevention
11
Medication Safety
12
Sedation and Delirium Management Protocols
13
Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation

Module 19: Ethical Considerations in Critical Care

1
Conversations With Families of Critically Ill Patients
2
Basic Ethical Principles in Critical Care
3
Advanced Care Planning and Advance Directives
4
Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment
5
Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit
6
Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Decision-Making
7
Organ Donation and Transplantation

Duration: 12 Months

Level: intermediate

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