Diploma in ICU & Critical Care Nursing( 2YEAR)

📘 Year 1: Fundamentals of Critical Care

1. Anatomy and Physiology

• Introduction to Human Body Systems
• Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous, Renal, and Musculoskeletal Systems
• Homeostasis and Fluid-Electrolyte Balance
• Organ Systems Related to Critical Care

2. Pathophysiology

• Mechanisms of Disease
• Inflammatory Response
• Shock – Types and Pathophysiology
• Organ Failure (Renal, Liver, Respiratory)
• Common ICU-related Disorders

3. Pharmacology

• Introduction to ICU Drugs
• Antibiotics and Antivirals
• Sedatives, Analgesics, and Muscle Relaxants
• Inotropes, Vasopressors, and Antiarrhythmics
• Drug Dosage Calculations and Administration in ICU

4. Microbiology & Infection Control

• Basics of Microbiology
• Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)
• Aseptic Techniques in ICU
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

5. Basic Nursing Skills & Procedures

• Patient Assessment (Head-to-Toe)
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Intravenous Access and Cannulation
• Wound Care and Catheterization
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)

6. Introduction to ICU Environment

• ICU Setup and Equipment Orientation
• ICU Bedside Monitors and Alarms
• Central Line, Arterial Line, and Urinary Catheter Care
• Shift Handover and Documentation

7. Ethics & Communication in Critical Care

• Patient Rights and Consent
• Dealing with Critically Ill Patients & Families
• Breaking Bad News
• Ethical Issues in ICU (End-of-life care, DNR orders)
• Interdisciplinary Communication

📗 Year 2: Advanced ICU and Critical Care Practice

1. Advanced Critical Care Nursing

• Nursing Care Plans for ICU Patients
• Management of Multi-organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
• Care of Patients with Sepsis and Shock
• Sedation and Pain Management
• Nutrition in Critical Care (Enteral & Parenteral)

2. Mechanical Ventilation and Respiratory Care

• Basics of Mechanical Ventilation
• Modes of Ventilation
• ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation
• Care of the Ventilated Patient
• Suctioning and Airway Management

3. Advanced Procedures & Equipment Handling

• Hemodynamic Monitoring (CVP, PAP)
• ECG Monitoring & Interpretation
• Defibrillator and Pacemaker Use
• Infusion Pumps and Syringe Drivers
• Dialysis in ICU (CRRT and Hemodialysis)

4. Emergency and Trauma Care in ICU

• Management of Cardiac Arrest (ACLS Protocols)
• Trauma Assessment and Prioritization (ABCDE)
• Poisoning and Overdose Management
• Burns and Head Injury Management
• Disaster and Mass Casualty Preparedness

5. Infection Control & Biomedical Waste Management

• ICU Isolation Protocols
• Antibiotic Stewardship
• Biomedical Waste Segregation
• Infection Surveillance & Reporting

6. Clinical Practicum and Case Studies

• ICU Rotations and Hands-on Training
• Supervised Management of ICU Patients
• Case Presentations and Reflective Practice
• Emergency Code Drills (Code Blue, Red)

7. Research and Audit in Critical Care

• Basics of Research Methodology
• Evidence-Based Practice in ICU
• ICU Quality Indicators
• Incident Reporting and Clinical Audit