WHO and ESICM release COVID-19 critical care course for nurses and doctors

2022-07-24 07:47:12 By : Ms. Mary Huang

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to highlight the fragility of public health systems globally and has revealed that even robust health systems can be rapidly overwhelmed and compromised by an outbreak.

With support of the European Union early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) developed the C19 Skills Preparation Course (C19_SPACE) to orientate and supplement clinical learning for nurses and doctors not regularly or newly engaged in intensive care units (ICUs). C19_SPACE provides the most recent evidence-based information, video lectures and clinical case videos delivered by critical care experts. It is based on WHO normative guidelines ( Health Care Readiness (who.int).

In a new collaboration with WHO and ESICM the C19_SPACE interactive programme is now available in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian to ensure the course can reach a wider global health care audience.

Along with multiple hours of training, the course includes a series of downloadable checklists to guide health professionals through decision-making at the patient’s bedside.

WHO and ESICM are working closely to identify and enrol the first participants in the new multilanguage learning platform.

The course consists of 24 hours of training for both nurses and doctors. Enrolled participants can engage in self-paced learning online at home. The course includes:

Video lectures including 8 online modules: 

2D virtual reality simulation including:

Upon the successful completion of the course participants will obtain a certificate with 24 CME/CE credits

A series of translated checklists are available for easy use at local level on the most relevant ICU activities/actions.

The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) is a leading medical organization in the field of intensive care in Europe, with a global membership reach in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1982 in Geneva, Switzerland, ESICM supports and promotes the advancement of knowledge in intensive care medicine, in particular the promotion of the highest standards of multidisciplinary care of critically ill patients and their families through education, research and professional development.

Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

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To access free online English C19_SPACE: COVID-19 Skills Preparation Course - ESICM