Course Description

This comprehensive online intensive care medicine course covers the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in intensive care medicine (ICM).

This course has been developed in the UK by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

The elearning is suitable for a wide range of healthcare professionals working in critical care around the world, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and pharmacists.

e-ICM, which is suitable for both trainees and fully qualified practitioners, features dedicated ICM sessions and relevant material from our award-winning anaesthesia, acute medicine, surgery, radiology and end-of-life care programmes.

There is an introductory pathway covering key concepts and terminology relating to critical care, which is ideal for doctors, nurses and critical care practitioners.

Another pathway covers hard-to-reach areas of the curriculum that are sometimes challenging to address due to limited clinical exposure.

e-ICM gives you access to a wide range of material from a single knowledge source – saving you time and money.

The quality-assured content is mapped to the UK’s ICM curriculum and COBATRICE – an international programme designed to harmonise ICM training in Europe and other world regions.

It includes 3D clinical diagrams, photographs and multiple-choice questions.

These questions, which are linked to articles from the British Journal of Anaesthesia, help to embed learning and understanding on the complex principles involved.

• We provide study material in hard copies and the E-Books to let the student study on-the-go as per the convenience and the time availability.
• Period Interactive Sessions are conducted with the highly experienced faculties where the students get a chance to interact and get their queries answered.
• Content is covered through engaging Multimedia content to make the learning interesting and descriptive.
• High fidelity workshops which lets a student learn by doing on their own, making mistakes, correcting it and consequently let one understand of bringing that into practice in the right way.
• Live Interactive Sessions are conducted from the expert faculties where a student gets to learn actual cases, observe the procedures to gain knowledge by their experience.

What is the Intensive Care Medicine Course?

The Intensive Care Medicine Course is a comprehensive online programme designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen their knowledge of intensive care medicine. Developed by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (UK), the course covers critical care principles, organ support, patient assessment, trauma management, infectious diseases, patient safety and evidence-based clinical practice through structured online learning.

Who is eligible for the Intensive Care Medicine Course?

The course is suitable for a wide range of healthcare professionals involved in critical care, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other eligible healthcare practitioners who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical understanding of intensive care medicine.

How long is the Intensive Care Medicine Course?

The programme is completed over 12 months and consists of 10 structured modules. Each learning session typically takes 20–30 minutes, allowing participants to study at their own pace.

Is the Intensive Care Medicine Course delivered online?

Yes. The course is delivered through a flexible online learning platform, enabling healthcare professionals to access study material anytime and continue learning alongside their clinical responsibilities.

What topics are covered in the Intensive Care Medicine Course?

The curriculum covers essential areas of intensive care medicine, including patient assessment, operating theatre principles, organ support, nutrition and fluid therapy, trauma resuscitation, infectious diseases, critical care monitoring, clinical governance, patient safety and non-technical skills required in intensive care practice.

What learning resources are included with the course?

Participants receive comprehensive study material in both printed and digital formats, multimedia learning content, interactive live sessions, expert-led webinars, high-fidelity workshops and self-assessment activities designed to reinforce learning and improve clinical understanding.

Does the course include live teaching sessions?

Yes. Learners have access to periodic live interactive sessions conducted by experienced faculty members. These sessions include case discussions, expert guidance and opportunities to ask questions and clarify concepts related to intensive care medicine.

Is this course suitable for working healthcare professionals?

Yes. The flexible online learning model allows doctors and other healthcare professionals to continue their clinical practice while completing the course. Learning sessions are designed to fit around busy professional schedules.

Who developed the Intensive Care Medicine Course?

The online learning content has been developed by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (UK) and is mapped to the UK Intensive Care Medicine Curriculum and COBATRICE, an internationally recognised framework for intensive care medicine training.

How do I enrol in the Intensive Care Medicine Course?

You can enrol online by completing the application through the official Medigrad admission portal. If you need assistance regarding eligibility, admissions or the course structure, you can contact Medigrad’s academic counselling team for personalised guidance.