IDCCN

Nursing SOP

Doctor IDCCN Teacher Form

Nursing IDCCN Teacher Form

Institute Application Form_for Fresh Accreditation

The purpose of the course is to train nurses to:

1. Provide quality care to critically ill patients.
2. Manage & supervise care of critically ill patients.
3. Teach nurses, allied health professionals and family members in areas related to critical care nursing.
4. Conduct research in areas of critical care nursing.

Course Description

This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and knowledge in the field of Critical care Nursing. It will help students to develop advanced skills for nursing intervention in caring for critically ill patients.

Objectives : At the end of the course the students will be able to

1. Appreciate trends and issues related to Critical Care Nursing
2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of critically ill patients.
3. Describe the various drugs used in critical care by nurses - Responsibility in their administration.
4. Demonstrate advance skills/competence in managing critically ill patients including Advance Cardiac Life Support.
5. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments used in ICU.
6. Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients.
7. Appreciate team work & coordinate activities related to patient care.
8. Practice infection control measures.
9. Assess and manage pain.
10. Identify complications & take appropriate measures.
11. Assist patients and their family to cope with emotional distress, grief and anxiety
12. Assist in various diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures.
13. Identify the sources of stress and manage burnout syndrome among health care providers.
14. Teach and supervise nurses and allied health workers.
15. Design a layout of ICU and develop standards for critical care nursing practice

Course Content

1. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

• Historical review- Progressive patient care (PPC)
• Review of anatomy and physiology of vital organs, fluid and electrolyte balance
• Concepts of critical care nursing
• Principles and Scope of critical care nursing
• Critical care unit set up including equipments supplies, use and care of various type of monitors & ventilators Flow sheets

2. Concept of Holistic care applied to critical care nursing practice

• Impact of critical care environment on patients:-Risk factors, Assessment of patients, Critical care psychosis
• The dynamics of healing in critical care unit:-therapeutic touch,Relaxation, Music therapy, Guided Imagery, acupressure Stress and burnout syndrome among health team members

3. Review of Drugs/Fluids Pharmacokinetics

• Analgesics/Anti inflammatory agents
• Antibiotics, antiseptics
• Drug reaction & toxicity
• Drugs used in critical care unit (inclusive of inotropes, vasopressors and life saving drugs)
• Drugs used in various body systems
• IV fluids and electrolytes
• Blood and blood components
• Principles of drug administration, role of nurses and care of drugs

4. Pain Management

• Pain & Sedation in Critically ill patients
• pain management-pharmacological and non-pharmacological

5. Infection control in intensive care unit

• Nosocomial infection in intensive care unit; Disinfection, Sterilization, Standard safety measures, Needle Stick Injury, Prophylaxis for staff Bio Medical Waste Management

6. Gastrointestinal System

• Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of: Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Abdominal injury
• Hepatic Disorders:- Fulminant hepatic failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute intestinal obstruction, perforation Peritonitis

7. Renal System

• Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of:- Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Renal Failure
• Management Modalities: Renal Replacement Therapy

8. Nervous System

• Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of:-Common Neurological Disorders:- Cerebrovascular disease, Cerebrovascular accident, Seizure disorders, GuilleinBarre-Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Coma, Persistent vegetative state, Head injury, Spinal Cord injury

9. Endocrine System

• Medical, Surgical and Nursing Management of :- Hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Insulin therapy

10. Management of other Emergency Conditions/ Trauma

• Mechanism of injury, Cervical Spine/Thoracic injuries, Abdominal injuries, pelvic fractures, complications of trauma
• Shock: Shock syndrome, Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Anaphylactic, Neurogenic and
• Septic shock Systemic inflammatory Response: The inflammatory response, Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome Drug Overdose and Poisoning,

11. Cardiovascular emergencies

• Principles of Nursing in caring for patient’s with Cardiovascular disorders Assessment: Cardiovascular system: Diagnostic studies:- Cardiac enzymes studies, ECG monitoring, Holter monitoring, Stress test. Echo cardiography, Coronary angiography Medical, Surgical & Nurisng management of:- Hypertensive crisis, Coronary artery disease, Acute Myocardial infarction, Deep vein thrombosis, Cardiac arrhythmias, Heart failure Management Modalities: Thrombolytic therapy, Pacemaker – temporary & permanent, PCI/Thrombolysis, Cardioversion, Intra Aortic Balloon pump monitoring, Defibrillations, Cardiac surgeries, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG/MICAS), Valvular surgeries Autologous blood transfusion, Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Cardio pulmonary resuscitation BCLS/ ACLS

12. Respiratory System

• Acid-base balance Assesment : History & Physical Examination Pulse Oximetry, End –Tidal Carbon Dioxide, Arterial blood gas studies, chest radiography, pulmonary Angiography, Bronchoscopy Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of Common pulmonary disorders:- Pneumonia, Status asthmaticus, Interstitial drug disease, Pleural effusion, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary embolism, Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Chest Trauma - Haemothorax, Pneumothorax Management Modalities:-Airway Management Ventilatory Management:-Invasive, non- invasive, long term mechanical ventilations Bronchial Hygiene:-Nebulization, deep breathing exercise, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, Inter Costal Drainage

13. Burns

• Clinical types, classification, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis Management: Medical, Surgical & Nursing management of burns Fluid and electrolyte therapy – calculation of fluids and its administration Pain management

14. Obstetrical Emergencies

• Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of : Antepartum haemorrhage, Preeclampsia, eclampsia, Post partum haemorrhage, Peurperal sepsis, Obstetrical shock

15. Neonatal Paediatric emergencies

• Medical, surgical and Nursing management of Neonatal emergencies

16. Legal and ethical issues in critical care-Nurse’s role

• Brain death & Organ donation & Counselling Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

17. Quality assurance

• Standards, Protocols, Policies, Procedures Infection control; Standard safety measures Nursing audit Staffing, Design of ICU/CCU

1. Associate Life membership is mandatory for all candidate enrolling for IDCCN and for appearing IDCCN examination from 1st January 2019 onward.
2. Candidates already possessing IDCCN certificate should also become Associate Life Member of the ISCCM by paying existing charge for the same.
3. IDCCN exam going candidates must attend one regional or national work shop organized by / in association with ISCCM . This will be considered as an eligibility criteria for IDCCN examination.

Training & Exam gap for candidates:

1. Candidates should complete the course tenure of training within a maximum period of 3 years and will be allowed to appear for the examination up to 3 years after completion of the course. Candidates are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts for the 1 & 2 year courses. (w.e.f January 2020 registrations).

2. The candidates who have registered for the IDCCN course before 2020 are eligible to appear for the exams( both theory & practical) till December 2026. Candidates not able to clear both theory and/or practical exams within this time frame will have to redo the entire course tenure (1 or 2 year as per the eligibility).

   The candidate is allowed for a maximum of two practical attempts after passing the theory exam failing which he/she will have to reappear the theory exam. If the candidate is able to complete only one practical attempt at the end of the above mentioned time period (December 2026) which he/she fails, he/she will not be allowed for the second practical attempt and will have to redo the entire course period.

How to apply

The centres which are presently recognized to run IDCC Courses are eligible to start the Indian Diploma in Critical Care Nusing. The number of candidates enrolled can be twice the number of approved IDCC Candidates. The person taking responsibility to run the Course will be designated as Course Director and a teacher for Diploma Course conducted by ISCCM. He can nominate a Course Co Ordinator who would be responsible for implementation of the Course and should preferably be a Nurse Tutor.

The number of candidates to be enrolled can vary from 4 to 16 depending upon the approved IDCC seats in that Institution.

The Registration fees is 1180/- and Repeater fees is 590/-

Late Fees Charges for courses registration:

Candidates will be allowed to register after the deadline of registration within 7 days with late fees. Extra 50% of the course fees with GST will be charge for the registrations. (w.e.f January 2020 registrations)

First Batch : Start Date- Jan 1st Last Date for Registration - Feb 28th

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