·         Airway Management
Airway mannequins –maximum of 4 participants per mannequin (recommended)
Oro and nasopharyngeal airways
Endotracheal tubes, syringes, stylets, Magill forceps
Laryngoscope(s) and blades (1 curved and 1 straight per mannequin)
Resuscitation bags and masks
Needle and surgical cricothyrotomy kits
Adhesive tape to demonstrate taping endotracheal tube or tube holder
Adjunctive airway devices: tracheoesophageal combitube, laryngeal mask airway (LMA), intubating LMA
CO₂ detectors
Oximeters (optional)
Cervical collars for mannequins (optional) 

·         Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Mask interface (nasal, oronasal and/or full face masks)
Helmet
Ventilator
Nasal cannula and tubing
Test lung
Gas source(s) as required to power ventilator 

·         Mechanical Ventilation (A, B, C)
Ventilator (graphic display on ventilator preferred)
Circuitry tubing with interface for test lung
Test lung capable of altering resistance and compliance
Gas source(s) as required to power ventilator 

·         Acute Coronary Syndromes
ECG demonstrating STEMI
Arrhythmia simulator (optional)
Monitor with paper print-out (optional)
Extra paper for monitor (optional) 

·         Trauma
Chalk board or paper flip chart
Chalk or markers 

·         Shock
Chalk board or paper flip chart
Chalk or markers 

Mega Skills Stations (optional) 

Simulator with four scenarios (shock, trauma, ACS, neuro)
Integrated vascular and airway access equipment 

OR 

Simulation using simple methods
Case studies in PowerPoint or on chalk or dry erase board
Sample ECGs showing acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

Disclaimer

SCCM will issue a Certificate of Successful Completion for the course. Neither the SCCM, FCCS Program Committee, nor FCCS instructors certify competency or any level of knowledge or procedural skill following the provider course. It is highly recommended that you also avoid such terminology in your discussions with participants and through your marketing. The recommended terminology avoids the terms "certified or competency" but emphasizes the benefits of new knowledge and limited exposure to selected procedures. The course participants must be aware that the course is not intended to provide expertise in the care of critically ill and injured patients, but to provide some knowledge and skills to assist them in patient care prior to transfer or until critical care consultation is available. The Society also cannot be responsible for any curriculum material added to the course by individual instructors or course directors.

V. Copyright

All course materials are copyrighted by SCCM and cannot be reproduced or used outside the instructor/provider curriculum. The single exception is the textbook which may be sold separately as a reference textbook. Audio or video recording during the course is prohibited by participants.

VI. Marketing

• SCCM will publicize your course or courses in the FCCS course calendar section of the SCCM Web Site.
• Upon request, you will receive an electronic brochure template for your course promotional mailings. The template brochure is complete except for the particular information about your course, location, faculty, schedule, and costs.
• Although regional courses are possible, this course is not meant to be publicized to a large area but to fulfill the needs of those that you have identified in your immediate locale.

VII. Overall Course Design and Responsibilities

Online Instructor-led Format
The online instructor-led course version requires that the Course Director/Coordinator complete the following:

• Submit Application to Sponsor an Online Instructor-led course
• Order sufficient texts so that each participant has his/her own copy
• Provide participants with link to online course materials
• Plan and schedule Skill Station component
• Select appropriate course personnel
  FCCS Course Consultant:  An SCCM-approved individual experienced in the delivery and management of the FCCS program who serves as a planning and on-site resource to the Course Director.  The FCCS Course Consultant is required for the first course only, for at least one day of the two-day course.
  Course Director:  An SCCM-approved FCCS director or candidate who assumed faculty leadership and assures the course is conducted according to SCCM standards.  Has full responsibility for course quality.
  Course Faculty:  (Please see Instructor criteria).  A minimum of three faculty is logistically necessary to conduct the skill station component.  SCCM requires at least two instructors meet the criteria for SCCM-trained FCCS instructors. The other faculty should be from the sponsoring institution and represent as many specialties as possible.  A multiprofessional approach is recommended.
  Course Coordinator:  An individual who manages the clerical and logistical responsibilities.  If this person has not had the experience of ATLS or ACLS, they need to work closely with the Hospital Relations Specialist of the SCCM office and an experienced course manager.  The course director must be immediately available for assistance.
  
• Additional Course Director responsibilities:
  o Monitor participant progress via Course Director Dashboard
  o Determine need for clarification of course constructs prior to start of skill station component
  o Present for entire course
  o Determine pass/fail standards for skill stations
  o Insures post-course materials and FCCS Provider certificate request is submitted to SCCM in a timely manner

Live Instructor-led Format
The live instructor-led course requires that the Course Director/Coordinator complete the following:

• Submit Application to Sponsor a Live Instructor-led course
• Order sufficient texts so that each participant has his/her own copy
• Select appropriate course personnel
  FCCS Course Consultant:  An SCCM-approved individual experienced in the delivery and management of the FCCS program who serves as a planning and on-site resource to the Course Director.  The FCCS Course Consultant is required for the first course only, for at least one day of the two-day course.
  o Course Director:  An SCCM-approved FCCS director or candidate who assumed faculty leadership and assures the course is conducted according to SCCM standards.  Has full responsibility for course quality.
  Course Faculty:  (Please see instructor criteria).  A minimum of three faculty is logistically necessary for the course.  SCCM requires at least two instructors meet the criteria for SCCM-trained FCCS instructors.  The other faculty should be from the sponsoring institution and represent as many specialties as possible.  A multiprofessional approach is recommended.
  Course Coordinator:  An individual who manages the clerical and logistical responsibilities.  If this person has not had the experience of ATLS or ACLS, they need to work closely with the Hospital Relations Specialist of the SCCM office and an experienced course manager.  The course director must be immediately available for assistance.
• Additional Course Director responsibilities:
  o Present introductory lecture reviewing FCCS course purpose and expectations of participants
  o Present for entire course and participates in a substantial portion
  o Present final decision during any conflicts throughout the course and is liaison to SCCM for any appeals/grievance initiated by participants
  o Assume responsibility for pre-course planning, course coordination, arrangements, etc.
  o Determine pass/fail standards for skill stations 
  o Insures post-course materials and FCCS Provider certificate request is submitted to SCCM in a timely manner

Modular Design Concept

Online Instructor-led Format:  The curriculum for the online instructor-led FCCS course is presented as a series of largely independent modules.  The participant is required to complete all modules, along with the pre-test and post-test.

Live Instructor-led Format:  The curriculum for the live instructor-led FCCS course is presented as a series of largely independent subject sections or modules.  This organization allows emphasis or de-emphasis of some modules according to the existing knowledge base of the participants.  For example, if the participants are all ATLS or ACLS recently certified, the basic trauma management or airway and CPR modules may be respectively eliminated or de-emphasized.  It is important, however, to remind the participants that the post-test will include material from these areas and that those sections of the textbook should be carefully read.  All other course material should be presented. 

In order to assure the quality and integrity of the standardized FCCS curriculum, instructors must present the course content according to the textbook and course materials.  Personal bias should not be presented.

VIII. Continuing Education Credits

Online Instructor-led Format
The online instructor-led format provides 6.5 CME’s for physicians, 6.5 contact hours for nurse and pharmacists.

Live Instructor-led Format
SCCM does not have direct involvement in the course offering therefore, SCCM cannot take responsibility for issuing CE/CME credit in the course offerings to course participants.  If the hospital or course sponsor is a national or state accredited CE/CME provider, they may wish to grant CE/CME credit for their course.  Typical credit for a 2-day course would be 15.75 CME’s for physicians, 15.75 contact hours for nurses and pharmacists.

Sample Course Schedule for Live Instructor-led Format
If you are planning a course, please note that every program can be adapted to the educational needs and schedules of the participants. Most FCCS courses follow a two day format.  When arranging your schedule, remember that the topics in bold must always be included.

The schedule listed below follows the two day format used by most FCCS courses.