Fundamental Critical Care Support Self-Study

Fundamental Critical Care Support Self-Study

Prepares nonintensivists to manage critically ill patients.

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The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) course provides healthcare professionals, including nonintensivists, with the training to manage critically ill patients for the first 24 hours or until appropriate critical care consultation can be arranged. The course concentrates on adult critical care but also includes separate sections on critical care for pregnancy and pediatrics.

FCCS provides a relaxed learning experience with access to online, interactive didactic sessions, pre- and posttests, and an accompanying textbook or eBook. The textbook and eBook are also available for individual purchase.

This online course contains the following modules:

This page is intended for those interested in self-study.

  • Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient
  • Airway Management
  • Cardiopulmonary/Cerebral Resuscitation
  • Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure
  • Mechanical Ventilation I
  • Mechanical Ventilation II
  • Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status
  • Diagnosis and Management of Shock
  • Neurologic Support
  • Basic Trauma and Burn Support
  • Acute Coronary Syndromes
  • Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy Selection
  • Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances
  • Special Considerations
  • Critical Care in Pregnancy
  • Ethics in Critical Care Medicine
  • Surgery in Critical Care

Explore available products below. 

Fundamental Critical Care Support Online + eBook

Fundamental Critical Care Support Online + eBook

Build and reinforce the skills needed to identify, assess, and manage critically ill or injured patients with the Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) online course and eBook. This flexible, self-paced option delivers the same didactic sessions found in the live course, along with pre- and posttests to measure your progress. Earn up to 6.25 accredited continuing education (ACE) credits and maintenance of certification (MOC) points.

 

In this course, you will gain:

  • Insight into hematologic and oncologic considerations in critically ill patients

  • Evidence-based strategies for trauma and burn management and neurologic support

  • Updated guidance on fluid responsiveness, infection management, hemorrhage control, and emergency airway care

Continuing Education Information:

  • ACE expiration date: October 1, 2027

  • Estimated time for completion: 6.25 hours

SCCM's FCCS courses provide essential, foundational training for healthcare professionals across all disciplines and levels of experience.

Price: $275.00 (not including membership discounts)

to see your personalized pricing.

Fundamental Critical Care Support Online + Print Book

Fundamental Critical Care Support Online + Print Book

Build and reinforce the skills needed to identify, assess, and manage critically ill or injured patients with the Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) online course and print book. This flexible, self-paced option delivers the same didactic sessions found in the live course, along with pre- and posttests to measure your progress. Earn up to 6.25 accredited continuing education (ACE) credits and maintenance of certification (MOC) points.

 

In this course, you will gain:

  • Insight into key hematologic and oncologic considerations in critically ill patients

  • Evidence-based strategies for trauma and burn management and neurologic support

  • Updated guidance on fluid responsiveness, infection management, hemorrhage control, and emergency airway care

Continuing Education Information:

  • ACE expiration date: October 1, 2027

  • Estimated time for completion: 6.25 hours

SCCM's FCCS courses provide essential, foundational training for healthcare professionals across all disciplines and levels of experience.

Price: $275.00 (not including membership discounts)

to see your personalized pricing.

Fundamental Critical Care Support eBook

Fundamental Critical Care Support eBook

The Fundamental Critical Care Support eBook provides essential guidance for identifying, assessing, and managing critically ill or injured patients during the first 24 hours of care or until appropriate critical care consultation is available. This comprehensive educational resource emphasizes early evaluation, timely intervention, and core management strategies using evidence-based principles to support safe, effective decision-making in urgent clinical situations.

Price: $95.00 (not including membership discounts)

to see your personalized pricing.

Fundamental Critical Care Support Print Book

Fundamental Critical Care Support Print Book

The Fundamental Critical Care Support print book provides essential guidance for identifying, assessing, and managing critically ill or injured patients during the first 24 hours of care or until appropriate critical care consultation is available. This comprehensive educational resource emphasizes early evaluation, timely intervention, and core management strategies using evidence-based principles to support safe, effective decision-making in urgent clinical situations.

Price: $95.00 (not including membership discounts)

to see your personalized pricing.

Fundamental Critical Care Support eBook (Polish)

Fundamental Critical Care Support eBook (Polish)

Podstawowe wsparcie w zakresie intensywnej opieki medycznej (FCCS) ma na celu budowanie i wzmacnianie umiejętności potrzebnych pracownikom ochrony zdrowia w celu identyfikacji, oceny i postępowania z pacjentami w stanie krytycznym przez pierwsze 24 godziny od wystąpienia objawów lub do momentu, kiedy będzie możliwe zrealizowanie konsultacji specjalistycznej z zakresu intensywnej terapii.

Siódme wydanie podręcznika koncentruje się na ocenie, wczesnym rozpoznawaniu i podstawowym leczeniu pacjentów w stanie krytycznym przy użyciu podstawowych strategii postępowania i koncepcji opartych na dowodach naukowych.

 

Nowe treści w podręczniku:

  • Omówienie różnych aspektów hematologicznych i onkologicznych

  • Postępowanie z pacjentami chirurgicznymi, w tym: z ostrym zapaleniem trzustki, krwawieniem z przewodu pokarmowego i zespołem ciasnoty śródbrzusznej

  • Zaktualizowane informacje dotyczące podatności na płynoterapię, leczenia zakażeń, resuscytacji układu hemostazy, stosowania opasek uciskowych w przypadku krwotoku w obrębie kończyn i algorytmów postępowania w przypadku trudnych dróg oddechowych

  • Scenariusze przypadków klinicznych, które pomagają poprowadzić czytelnika przez istotne cele nauczania i podkreślić ważne koncepcje terapeutyczne

 

Siódme wydanie podręcznika FCCS to kompleksowy materiał edukacyjny, który umożliwia pracownikom ochrony zdrowia prowadzenie terapii pacjentów, którzy są zagrożeni pogorszeniem stanu zdrowia lub już znajdują się w stanie krytycznym.

Price: $95.00 (not including membership discounts)

to see your personalized pricing.

Host a Fundamentals Course at Your Institution

Host a Fundamentals Course at Your Institution

This page is intended for individuals interested in self-study. Interested in hosting a course at your institution?

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Hosting an SCCM licensed course offers a unique opportunity to train your staff. Hosted courses combine expert-developed lectures with hands-on skill stations and are available in both in-person and online formats. Choose to hold one course or explore package pricing.
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