PG DIPLOMA IN INTENSIVE CARE
PG DIPLOMA IN INTENSIVE CARE Discover the world of PG diplomas in the intensive care unit with our Practical PhD program for graduates. Our courses are ideal for medical professionals who are diagnosed diagnostically and provide practical training and professional instructions. Course Price ₹ 1,80,000 ₹1,50,000 Buy Course Now Get Free Details For Course Batch starts on Jan to Dec/ May to June Course Duration 12 Months Multimodal Program Hybrid Mode & Clinical Attachment Flexible payment financing options available Course Curriculum PG Diploma in Intensive Care offered by MGA Medical Global Academy is an advanced and holistic course that is oriented towards healthcare professionals intending to specialize in critical care medicine. The course is aimed at gaining good clinical knowledge and practice needed to handle the critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). The main aspects that will be taught in this program include patient examination, sophisticated monitoring methods, life-saving procedures, and management of complicated conditions. It incorporates the evidence-based practices and practical clinical exposure to expose the participants to high-acuity ICU situations and how to manage them. The diploma equips the healthcare professional with the skills and knowledge to operate comfortably in high-pressure settings and lead in the intensive care units. Outcome of the Program At the end of the course, you will be able to: Evaluate and treat seriously ill patients in intensive care units. Carry out high level airway care and mechanical ventilation. Measure and observe hemodynamic and neurological values. Treat life threatening conditions including sepsis, shock, and organ failure. Use critical care pharmacology appropriately and safely. Manage emergency cases based on evidence-based practice. Effectively operate in multidisciplinary ICU teams. Deliver patient-centered, safe, and ethical intensive care. Career Opportunities By the end of the program, you will be able to: Work in intensive care units (ICUs) and emergency departments. Partner with multi-specialty and tertiary care hospitals. Trauma and high-dependency unit (HDU) work. Improve your existing clinical practice with intensive care skills. Join in critical care and emergency response teams. Continue to specialize and have advanced training in critical care. The PG Diploma in Intensive Care will help you to become a skilled and confident critical care practitioner with excellent clinical competencies, critical thinking, and decision-making skills and knowledge necessary to handle complex and life-threatening conditions in the modern healthcare setting. Download Brochure in Whatsapp What you’ll learn Introduction to Intensive Care Respiratory disorders Cardiovascular Disorders Neurology Disorders Renal Disorders Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Key Features Attending /Non-Attending Classes Clinical Training in Nearest hospital/clinics. Free Study Material with recorded lectures Best Faculties (Super Specialists) of India 5. Library Access & Question & Answer Session6. NAAC A+ University7. 1 Year of Mentorship8. Updated Curriculum Course Curriculum Introduction to Intensive Care Medicine History and evolution of Critical Care Medicine (CCM) and the scope of the ICU. Ethical Issues in Critical Care: Ethical Issues in Critical Care: Autonomy, consent, and end-of-life decision-making. ICU Environment: Organization of ICU, Roles of the members of the team, patient safety protocols. Basic Skills: Emergency equipment handling, understanding of the workings of an ICU and infection control. Advanced Monitoring and Diagnostic Techniques Hemodynamic Monitoring: vital signs, invasive and non-invasive monitoring and shock management. Respiratory Monitoring: Mechanical ventilation, capnography and arterial blood gas analysis. Neurological Monitoring: Glasgow Coma Scale, ICP and Neurological assessment in critical care. Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Introduction to ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) including cardiac, abdominal and lung ultrasound. Advanced Airway Management and Mechanical Ventilation Airway Assessment and Management: endo-tracheal intubation, supraglottic airway devices, and advanced airway techniques. Ventilator Management: Modes of mechanical ventilation, ventilator settings, troubleshooting, and weaning strategies. Prevention, diagnosis, and management strategies for Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury (VALI). Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV): indications, techniques and patient selection. Cardiac Intensive Care Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS): Diagnosis and management in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Environment. Arrhythmias: Pharmacologic and electrical management of life threatening arrhythmias, including monitoring. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Advanced protocols, pharmacologic agents and defibrillation procedures. Indications and management of inotropic and vasopressors such as dopamine, Norepinephrine and other agents. Critical Care Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Critical Care: Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in critically ill patients. Sedation and Analgesia: Safe use of sedatives and analgesics in patients in the Intensive Care Unit (e.g. propofol, fentanyl, midazolam). Antibiotic Stewardship: Principles of antimicrobial therapy, antimicrobial resistance and the importance of culture and sensitivity. Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Support Discussion of the types of Respiratory Failure: Hypoxic vs hypercapnic failure, management strategies. Invasive and Non-Invasive Support: CPAP, BiPAP, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) – Pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. In-ICU Pulmonary Complications: VAP, Pneumothorax, and Pulmonary Embolism. Sepsis and Multisystem Organ Failure Pathophysiology of Sepsis: Infection/Inflammation/Organ Dysfunction. How to recognize sepsis, initial treatment, and antibiotic use. Diagnosis, management and prognosis of Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS). Renal Replacement Therapy: Indications for dialysis in the ICU setting, types of renal support (e.g., CRRT, intermittent dialysis). Neurological Critical Care Acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and neuroprotective strategies. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Initial management, monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP), and management of increased ICP. Status Epilepticus: Management and pharmacologic intervention. Neuroprotection in Critical Illness: Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to protect the brain. Critical Care in Special Populations Pediatric Critical Care: Special considerations in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, medication dosing, ventilation techniques and sedation. Geriatric ICU: considerations for geriatric patients, frailty, comorbidities and delirium. The topic of obesity and Critical Illness: Management of obese patients in the ICU, ventilator management, and Pharmacological considerations. Pregnancy and Critical Care: Maternal and fetal management during critical illness and pregnancy-related emergencies Trauma and Disaster Management Trauma Management: Primary and secondary survey in trauma patients, trauma induced coagulopathy and management of polytrauma. Mass Casualty and Disaster Response: Triage, coordination with other health care facilities and resource management. Burns and Critical Care: acute and long term management of burn patients in the intensive care unit. Advanced Techniques in ICU and Research Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Advanced hands-on training and use of Ultrasound in the ICU setting.