·         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 

·         Vascular Access
Central venous line mannequin(s)
Representative central line kits with needle-wire catheter
Other central line kits considered representative of local/regional use
Intra-osseous gun and needles or other methods used for intra–osseous placement (if available)
Venous ultrasonagraphy (if available) 

·         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 (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)

A. SCCM will publicize your course or courses in the calendar section of the
    SCCM Web Site, CCM Journal, and course schedules mailed from the Mount
    Prospect office.

B. 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. There are blank spaces left for your staff to slip this in and run
    off all of the copies that you will need.

C. 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.

A. Modular design concept:
    The curriculum 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 lecture 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. Information about pediatric patients may be incorporated
    into each lecture/skill station where applicable or maybe presented as
    a separate lecture covering all unique pediatrici ssues.

    Although this course is normally given in two days, it is possible to have
    a modular schedule and spread the course over a longer period if
    that seems necessary for your needs.

B. Instructor latitude:
    In order to assure the quality and integrity of the standardized FCCS
    curriculum, instructors must present the course content according to
    the textbook, CD-ROM, and skill station lesson plans.   Personal bias
    should not bepresented.

C. Course Personnel

1. FCCS Course Consultant - An SCCM-approved instructor experienced in the
   deliveryand 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.

2. Course Director - An FCCS instructor who assumes faculty leadership and
   assures the course is conducted according to SCCM standards. Has full
   responsibility for course quality.

a) Determines pass/fail standards for skill stations, attendance and other
    aspects of course, except for the post-test.

b) Presents introductory lecture reviewing purpose of course and expectations
   of participants (70% correct on post-test; satisfactory passing of skill 
   stations).

c) Is present for entire course and participates in a substantial portion.

d) Presents final decision during any conflicts throughout the course and is
    liaison to SCCM for any appeals/grievance initiated by participants.

e) Assumes responsibility for approving pre-course planning, course
    coordination, arrangements, etc.

3. Faculty - Please see instructor criteria.  A minimum of three faculty is
   logistically necessary for the course.  SCCM requires at least two FCCS
   Instructors on the faculty for any FCCS course, or one FCCS Instructor
   (the course director) and two FCCS Associate Instructors.  SCCM
   recommends 50% of the faculty be FCCS trained. The other 50% of the
   faculty should be from the sponsoring institution and represent as many
   specialties as possible.  A multiprofessional approach is recommended.

4. Course Coordinator - usually a non-physician to whom the clerical and 
   logistical responsibilities are delegated.  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.

VIII. Continuing Education Credits
SCCM does not have direct involvement (coordination of faculty, participants, budgets, etc.) therefore SCCM cannot take responsibility for issuing CME/CE credit to course participants.  If the hospital or course sponsor is a national or state accredited CME/CE provider, they may wish to grant CME/CE credit for their FCCS course. Typical credit for a 2-day course would be 15.75 CME's for physicians, 18.5 contact hours for nurses and pharmacists.

Thank you again for your interest in the FCCS program. If you have questions, please contact the FCCS Hospital Relations Specialist, at (847) 827-6869, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

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