Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine

Key Features
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Certified by Medvarsity
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Clinical training at flagship hospitals
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Foundation course in intensive care
- Course Duration 6 months
- Next Batch Date25th Jan 2021
Course Description
The Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine course by Medvarsity is designed to impart knowledge and skills about intensive care of the patients admitted in the ICU. Experience and knowledge gained from this course will help improve the care delivered not only in the ICU but also to critically ill patients in other areas such as the emergency room, postoperative care unit and in disaster settings. During the course the students will become familiar with the ICU setup, quality and safety needs in the ICU, general principles of intensive care and management of specific critical illness.
This course will help the training doctors to learn the general principles of care of the critically ill patient. To evaluate the critically ill patients using clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation framework with an evidence-based, rational and cost-effective approach.
The course helps gain an in-depth knowledge about the physiology of acid-base balance, fluid-electrolyte balance, tissue oxygenation, hemodynamics and understand how to manage abnormalities in these systems in the critically ill patient. Intensive care is usually only offered to those whose condition is potentially reversible and who have a good chance of surviving with intensive care support.
Live Virtual classes throughout the course to complement the curriculum by expert faculty. This course is certified by Medvarsity.
Eligibility: MBBS graduates
Course Validity: 7 months.There will be an extra charge on the extension of the course validity.
Course Outline
Module 1 - Introduction to Intensive care ,Respiratory,Cardiovascular and Neurology Disorders
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- Introduction to Intensive Care – Introduction, Historical perspective, Organization of ICU, Policies and procedures,Documentation, Clinical handover
- Respiratory disorders – Pulmonary edema, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Asthma, Chest trauma, Ventilator therapy
- Cardiovascular Disorders – Shock, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Aortic Dissection,
Hypertensive crisis, Cardiac Emergency Management - Neurology Disorders – Coma, Head trauma, Cerebrovascular accidents-Stroke, CNS infections, Spinal cord injury
Module 2 - Renal Disorders, Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders, Hematological Disorders
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- Renal Disorders – Oliguria, Acute Renal Failure
- Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders – Fluid Electrolyte, Acid-Base Disorders, Endocrine Disorders, Diabetic Comas
- Hematological Disorders – Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Blood Component Therapy
Module 3 - Infectious Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Obstetric Disorders
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- Infectious Disorders – Infections in the immunocompromised patient, Antimicrobial Therapy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders – Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Bowel Obstruction, Abdominal Trauma
- Obstetric Disorders – Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Module 4 - Environmental Hazards, Toxicology, Poisoning Disorders, General Disorders
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- Environmental Hazards – Burns, Hypothermia, Radiation Injuries, Chemical Injuries
- Toxicology, Poisoning Disorders – Poisoning and drug overdose, Drug Reactions, Anaphylaxix
- General Disorders – Analgesia Sedation, Muscle Relaxants, Multiple Trauma, Transport of Critically ill patient
Course Outline
- Introduction to Intensive Care – Introduction, Historical perspective, Organization of ICU, Policies and procedures,Documentation, Clinical handover
- Respiratory disorders – Pulmonary edema, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Asthma, Chest trauma, Ventilator therapy
- Cardiovascular Disorders – Shock, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Aortic Dissection,
Hypertensive crisis, Cardiac Emergency Management - Neurology Disorders – Coma, Head trauma, Cerebrovascular accidents-Stroke, CNS infections, Spinal cord injury
- Renal Disorders – Oliguria, Acute Renal Failure
- Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders – Fluid Electrolyte, Acid-Base Disorders, Endocrine Disorders, Diabetic Comas
- Hematological Disorders – Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Blood Component Therapy
- Infectious Disorders – Infections in the immunocompromised patient, Antimicrobial Therapy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders – Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Bowel Obstruction, Abdominal Trauma
- Obstetric Disorders – Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Amniotic Fluid Embolism
- Environmental Hazards – Burns, Hypothermia, Radiation Injuries, Chemical Injuries
- Toxicology, Poisoning Disorders – Poisoning and drug overdose, Drug Reactions, Anaphylaxix
- General Disorders – Analgesia Sedation, Muscle Relaxants, Multiple Trauma, Transport of Critically ill patient
FAQs
- Is this course recognized by MCI?
- Medical Council of India does not recognize courses that are offered through online or blended learning platform. In collaboration with leading industry experts, we provide you with the best state-of-the art learning content with an endeavor to train you to become well-equipped and proficient in patient care through this course.
- Can I get a Government Job with this added qualification?
- You can apply anywhere as per your wish after completion of the program. This added qualification will make you a better health care provider. Selection in government job is mostly dependent on set criteria on which Medvarsity has no control or opinion.
- MBBS graduates
- How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to login ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
- What if I am unable to open the Medvarsity website?
- In the first instance, you should contact our student support teams to make a complaint using one of these methods, during operating hours.
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- Is the contact program mandatory for completion of course?
- Any contact program provides a student with an opportunity to learn clinical hands-on techniques and skills that are helpful in the practice of the discipline. It is therefore recommended that you opt for contact program.
- What if I am unable to attend the contact program at the scheduled dates?
- You can attend the next scheduled contact program upon information and concurrence by your program coordinator.
- Can I choose the center where I wish to attend the contact program?
- You will be required to attend the contact program at the nearest prescribed center where you are assigned. Shifting of Contact Program Center is not advisable because for each of such facilities Medvarsity has to assign a Mentor Specialist based on number of students at the assigned Contact Program Center.
- Will there be arrangements for lodging and boarding provided for students during the Contact Program in case their contact center is out of station from their hometown?
- You will have to make your own arrangements for boarding and lodging. We can provide assistance in finding an accommodation, but the expenses are to be borne by the student.
- How to give exams online, procedure to give exams?
- Kindly click on the link http://www.apolloknowledge.com/verify/login.aspx login as “Student” it will ask for your login credentials. Watch this video for more information – https://youtu.be/BeuZaMSzS78.
- Click on Access option; type your user name and password.
- Select My Courses and then click on learn option.
- Modules will be opened in which you have to select the module and click on it.
- You will find various options like e Book , case discussions, videos, Assessment etc.,
- Click on Assessment option to give exam.
- Click on Take assessment and read all the instructions -> click on start exam -> Attempt exam.
- Every 60 seconds page gets deactivated, hence it is important that you refresh the page time and again.
- Are the scheduled dates for the exams mandatory or not?
- It is Optional, however if you have to complete all Modules and final exam before the Course Expiry date you will receive your certificate on time.
- Session expired and it is showing as unauthorized user?
- If the page is left idle for more than 60 seconds session will expire automatically. Refresh the page periodically to avoid.
- If session is expired, what to do?
- It will start from the same question where the session expired.
- While you are attempting exam, error pops up and exam is halted – site will display as attempted(1)
- Ignore the message as attempted – The attempt is only completed when it displays Finished (1).
- When will the final exam get activated?
- If 1 month Course (1 week prior Course expiry).
- If 3 Month Course (15 days prior Course expiry).
- If 6 Month Course (45 Days prior Course Expiry).
- If 1 Year Course (2 Months prior Course Expiry).
- What is the procedure if Course is expired?
- You have to pay re-activation fee, for details Contact Toll free 1800-103-6006 or write to [email protected]
- What if I don’t qualify in modules or final exam?
- You have to pay Re-exam fee, for details Contact Toll free 1800-103-6006 or write to [email protected]
- When will I get my certificate?
- We have now gone online, Once you successfully pass your final exam and below conditions are met :
- Contact program Completed (if Applicable).
- Viva to be cleared (if Applicable).
- Logbook / Project Submission (if applicable).
- Course duration to be complete.
- Necessary documents should be submitted in full.
- We have now gone online, Once you successfully pass your final exam and below conditions are met :
- If the above credentials are fulfilled, your E-Certificate will be mailed to your registered E-Mail ID.
- Do you provide any placement assistance?
- We do not provide any placement guarantee as an outcome of the course. On a case to case basis we will introduce your profile to specific recruiting partners but no job guarantee is provided.
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]
Faculty
Dr K Subba Reddy
Dr. Subba Reddy currently is working as Sr. Consultant Intensivist and Critical Care Coordinator at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. He has completed his MD in Anesthesiology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Post-Doctoral Certificate Course in Cardio-Thoracic and Neuro-Anesthesia from SVIMS Thirupathi and IDCCM from Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has attended various conferences, workshops in multiple areas of critical care management and presented papers national critical care conferences. He has more than 10 years of experience in managing patients requiring critical care.
Next Batch Start Date 25th Jan 2021
Course Duration
6 monthsFaculty
Dr K Subba Reddy
Dr. Subba Reddy currently is working as Sr. Consultant Intensivist and Critical Care Coordinator at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. He has completed his MD in Anesthesiology from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Post-Doctoral Certificate Course in Cardio-Thoracic and Neuro-Anesthesia from SVIMS Thirupathi and IDCCM from Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has attended various conferences, workshops in multiple areas of critical care management and presented papers national critical care conferences. He has more than 10 years of experience in managing patients requiring critical care.