Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
- 12 Months
- 100 lessons
- English
Course Outcomes:
- Designed by senior intensivists and aligned with global critical care standards
- Industry-recognised curriculum built for real-world ICU readiness
- 9 months of structured online learning + 3 months of supervised hospital training
- Direct exposure to high-acuity ICUs with hands-on procedures
- Live faculty-led sessions, case discussions & clinical decision-making frameworks
- Continuous mentorship through a national community of intensivists
- Logbook-Based Evaluation & Final Certification
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About the Fellowship
This fellowship trains doctors to deliver safe, competent, and protocol-driven care inside high-intensity ICUs. With daily exposure to critical cases, expert supervision, and step-wise procedural training, fellows learn ventilation, resuscitation, hemodynamic management, sepsis care, and multisystem monitoring. Designed to close the gap between theory and real ICU practice, it builds doctors who can think fast, act decisively, and manage critical patients independently.
Curriculum
- 20 Sections
- 100 lessons
- 12 Months
Sample Certificate
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Module 1: Introduction to Critical Care Medicine
| Title |
|---|
| Structure and functioning of ICUs |
| Roles and responsibilities of ICU doctors |
| ICU admission, triage, and discharge criteria |
| Patient communication and documentation |
| Ethical aspects including consent, end-of-life care, and withdrawal of life support |
Module 2: Initial Assessment and Stabilisation of Critically Ill Patients
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| The ABCDE approach | |
| Early warning scores (SOFA, qSOFA, APACHE II, NEWS2) | |
| Shock recognition and classification | |
| Sepsis protocols and early goal-directed therapy | |
| Stabilisation of airway, breathing, and circulation |
Module 3: Airway Management
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Airway anatomy and evaluation | |
| Basic manoeuvres (head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust) | |
| Bag-mask ventilation | |
| Supraglottic airway devices | |
| Rapid sequence intubation | |
| Endotracheal intubation | |
| Confirmation of tube placement | |
| Difficult airway algorithms |
Module 4: Emergency and Resuscitation Skills
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms | |
| Identification of cardiac rhythms | |
| Defibrillation and cardioversion | |
| Post–cardiac arrest care |
Module 5: ICU Pharmacology
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Vasopressors and inotropes | |
| Sedation, analgesia, and paralysis | |
| Antibiotic selection and stewardship | |
| Insulin infusions and glycemic control | |
| Transfusion medicine |
Module 6: Critical Illness and Syndromes
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Sepsis and septic shock | |
| Respiratory failure | |
| Acute kidney injury | |
| Acute liver failure | |
| Neurological crises | |
| Poisoning emergencies | |
| Obstetric and pediatric ICU essentials |
Module 7: Mechanical Ventilation
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Basics of oxygenation and ventilation | |
| Non-invasive ventilation: CPAP, BiPAP | |
| Invasive ventilation modes: Volume control, pressure control, SIMV, etc. | |
| Setting ventilator parameters | |
| Ventilator alarms and troubleshooting | |
| Management of ARDS | |
| Prone positioning | |
| Weaning protocols and extubation criteria |
Module 8: Monitoring in the ICU
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Hemodynamic monitoring (non-invasive and invasive) | |
| ECG monitoring | |
| End-tidal CO₂ | |
| Temperature, fluid balance, and nutrition |
Module 9: Vascular Access Procedures
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Indications for central line insertion | |
| Site selection (internal jugular, subclavian, femoral) | |
| Ultrasound-guided insertion | |
| Line care and infection prevention | |
| Arterial Line Insertion : Indications and technique (radial/femoral) | |
| Waveform interpretation | |
| Blood sampling and arterial blood gas interpretation |
Module 10: Thoracic Procedures
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Chest tube insertion | |
| Needle thoracostomy | |
| Management of pneumothorax and hemothorax | |
| Chest drain care and troubleshooting |
Module 11: Gastrointestinal and Feeding Procedures
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Nasogastric and orogastric tube insertion | |
| Confirmation of tube placement | |
| Enteral feeding protocols | |
| Chest drain care and troubleshooting |
Module 12: Genitourinary Procedures
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Foley catheter insertion | |
| Monitoring urine output | |
| CAUTI prevention protocols |
Module 13: Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Cardiac ultrasound basics | |
| Lung ultrasound: A-lines, B-lines, pneumothorax | |
| IVC assessment for fluid responsiveness | |
| FAST and EFAST in trauma | |
| Ultrasound guidance for procedures |
Module 14: Tracheostomy Care
| Title | Classes |
|---|---|
| Types of tracheostomy (surgical and percutaneous) | |
| Tracheostomy complications | |
| Tube changes and stoma care | |
| Weaning and decannulation |
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FAQs
The minimum eligibility for this course is MBBS with valid MCI/NMC registration. The program is also open to MD, DNB, MS, and FMGE graduates.
Yes — all our programs are designed for working doctors. Online modules are self-paced and available 24/7. Clinical rotations are scheduled in blocks to minimise disruption to your existing practice or residency.
Yes. We offer flexible EMI options through major banks and payment partners. You can pay in 3, 6, or 12 monthly instalments with zero-cost EMI available on select programs. All prices displayed are GST-inclusive.
We work with 50+ hospital partners across India including Yashoda Hospitals, IRCAD India, Care Hospitals, KIMS, Medicover, Sunshine, Continental, and others — primarily across Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR.
Every enrolled doctor gets a dedicated academic mentor, a student support team reachable 6 days a week, peer learning cohorts, and career guidance sessions. Technical support is available via chat and phone.
