Course Modules / Subjects
1. Fundamentals of Critical Care
Introduction to ICU setup & protocols
Patient triage and severity scoring (APACHE, SOFA)
Ethics in critical care
Infection control & ICU hygiene
2. Cardiovascular Critical Care
Acute coronary syndromes (MI, unstable angina)
Cardiac arrhythmias & ACLS protocols
Shock (cardiogenic, hypovolemic, septic, obstructive)
Hemodynamic monitoring (CVP, arterial lines)
3. Respiratory & Ventilator Management
Acute respiratory failure
ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Oxygen therapy & airway management
Mechanical ventilation:
Modes (SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP)
Ventilator settings & troubleshooting
4. Neurological Critical Care
Stroke (ischemic & hemorrhagic)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Coma & Glasgow Coma Scale
Seizure emergencies & status epilepticus
5. Renal & Metabolic Emergencies
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Electrolyte imbalances (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺ disorders)
Acid-base balance (ABG interpretation)
Dialysis basics
6. Sepsis & Infectious Diseases
Sepsis & septic shock management
Antibiotic stewardship
Hospital-acquired infections
Multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
7. Emergency Procedures & Skills
Intubation & airway management
Central line & IV access
CPR (Basic & Advanced Life Support)
Defibrillation
8. Pharmacology in Critical Care
ICU drugs (vasopressors, sedatives, inotropes)
Fluid therapy & blood transfusion
Drug dosing in organ failure
9. Trauma & Surgical Critical Care
Polytrauma management
Burns management
Post-operative ICU care
10. Specialized Critical Care (Optional Modules)
Pediatric ICU basics
Obstetric emergencies
Toxicology & poisoning
11. Monitoring & Diagnostics
ECG interpretation
ABG analysis
Imaging basics (X-ray, CT in ICU)
12. ICU Management & Communication
Patient documentation
End-of-life care & counseling
Communication with relatives
Important Note about ISWAS
Since there’s no reliable public data on ISWAS courses:
Verify recognition (UGC / medical council / accreditation)
Check if it’s clinical or paramedical training
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Detailed syllabus PDF
Faculty credentials
Hospital tie-ups (very important for ICU training)
