Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) Course

The Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of critically ill patients. The course focuses on the early recognition, assessment, stabilization, and management of life-threatening conditions in emergency and intensive care settings.

Participants will gain practical knowledge and simulation-based experience in airway management, mechanical ventilation, shock, sepsis, neurologic emergencies, and critical care teamwork.

The program combines:

• Evidence-based theoretical sessions
• Interactive case discussions
• Simulation and skills stations
• Integrated emergency scenarios

The course places special emphasis on:

• Early recognition of patient deterioration
• Airway management and respiratory support
• Mechanical ventilation principles
• Sepsis and shock management
• ICU monitoring and interpretation
• Rapid emergency decision-making
• Team-based critical care response
• Practical simulation training

Theoretical Topics

First Day

• Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient
• Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure
• Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances
• Mechanical Ventilation 1
• Special Considerations in Critical Care
• Diagnosis and Management of Shock
• Basic Trauma and Burn Support
   

Second Day

• Mechanical Ventilation 2
• Neurologic Support
• Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status
• Critical Care in Infants and Children
• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy Selection

Key Details:

Date: 18 - 19 June 2026

Venue: Maadi, Cairo
Accreditations: Society of Critical Care Medicine ( SCCM )