Fundamentals in Critical Care and Intensive Therapy
Multidisciplinary postgraduate program aimed at doctors and nurses residing and working in Latin America or Africa
V Edition 2025
Possibility of installment payment
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The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Barcelona, through the Master 'Critical and Emergency Care', offers the postgraduate program in Fundamentals in Critical Care and Intensive Therapy, to acquire theoretical knowledge in the care of critically ill patients in prehospital emergencies, emergency rooms, and ICU; related to pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, monitoring, interventions, and therapeutic; also adapted to the most prevalent pathologies specific to developing countries.
It is a Multidisciplinary postgraduate course, aimed at doctors and nurses who reside and work in Latin America or Africa, whether or not previously trained in critical care. Tuition fee: 1.200€ + 70€ fees. Includes qualification of Postgraduate Diploma / Specialization from the University of Barcelona, signed by the rector and with notarial certification to facilitate Hague Apostille. Validates Module 1 of the Master's in Critically Ill Patient and Emergencies if the student later wishes to pursue the Master's program.
Access Requirements
Holders of a bachelor's, diploma, and/or degree in Medicine or Nursing who reside and work in Latin America or Africa. People with a foreign university degree that in their country have legal powers for healthcare provision. No prior experience required.
Methodology and educational resources
It combines on-demand virtual lessons with synchronous virtual sessions, and teaching material (e-book) created by the Postgraduate program:
Virtual Campus. Lessons: The Virtual Campus (Moodle) is an educational tool dedicated to managing teaching content and serving as a communication forum between the teacher and the student. In the Virtual Campus, the theoretical content lessons in short audiovisual format (20 - 30 minute capsules) are available online on-demand. These are organized by Thematic Areas and content difficulty (basic, advanced).
Critical Illness and Emergencies Book: The book Critical Illness and Emergencies (2nd ed. Elsevier 2020) is the educational resource written by the postgraduate faculty. A copy (e-book) will be provided to each enrolled student.
Agoras: At the final stage of each Thematic Area, a synchronous meeting called "Agora" will take place. Key points will be reviewed, questions will be answered, and clinical cases previously worked on autonomously by the students will be solved. These synchronous sessions will be held in person at the University of Barcelona and simultaneously telepresent via the Zoom platform.
Teaching content
Thematic Areas:
ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL STABILIZATION OF THE GRAVE PATIENT
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND DIFFICULT AIRWAY
SEDATION AND ANALGESIA
RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY IN THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
CARDIOLOGY AND CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
CARDIORESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE
ULTRASOUND APPLIED TO THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT
DIGESTIVE DISEASES IN THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT
BIOARTIFICIAL LIVER SUPPORT
ENDOCRINE-METABOLIC DISORDERS
NUTRITION IN THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT
CRITICAL NEPHROLOGICAL PATIENT
INFECTIONS AND SEPSIS IN THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT
MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME
CRITICAL PATIENT WITH COVID-19
CRITICAL HEMATO-ONCOLOGIC PATIENT
HEMOSTASIS AND HEMOTHERAPY
POISONING AND OVERDOSE
ENFERMO NEUROLÓGICO CRÍTICO
ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION PROCESS
ULTRASOUND APPLIED TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
VITAL SUPPORT AND RESUSCITATION SCIENCE
ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
CRITICAL TRAUMATIC PATIENT AND PREHOSPITAL CARE
MULTIPLE VICTIM INCIDENTS
EMERGENCIES IN RESCUE ENVIRONMENTS
EMERGENCIES IN WAR CONFLICT AND CBRN
EMERGENCIES DUE TO EXTERNAL PHYSICAL AGENTS
EMERGENCIES IN HOSTILE AND REMOTE ENVIRONMENTS
SEVERE OBSTETRIC PATHOLOGY
CRITICAL PEDIATRIC PATIENT
Monitoring and evaluation systems
Visualization of content: You must view at least 80% of the theoretical content offered. A form will be available to report any issues observed with the audiovisual content.
Online Knowledge Evaluation: After each Thematic Area, an Online Evaluation of the basic theoretical contents must be completed. It is an individual evaluation, with multiple-choice test questions and a time limit (60 min).
Attendance at the Ágoras: You must attend (in-person or online) 80% of the Ágoras sessions, that is, 3 out of the 4 Ágoras held per semester.
Theoretical Foundations Exam: The Theoretical Foundations Exam (multiple-choice test) for both semesters must be passed with a minimum score of 60%.
Coordination
Dr. José María Nicolás Arfelis Specialist in Internal Medicine and Intensive Medicine. Doctor of Medicine. Director of the Institute of Medicine, Hospital Clínic. Professor, University of Barcelona
Dr. Alejandro Báez Specialist in Emergencies from Mayo Clinic and Critical Medicine from Harvard University. Professor and vice-chairman of Emergencies at the Medical College of Georgia
Dr. Guillermo Ortíz Specialist in Intensive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and Epidemiology. Head of Intensive Care Service, Hospital Santa Clara. Professor at the Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá
Frequently asked questions.
What price and payment options are available?
The enrollment fee is 1.200€ + 70€ fees. Once admitted, the student must complete the Pre-enrollment and pay 300€. The remainder of the postgraduate cost (900€ +70€ fees) Payment will be made upon registration, with the option to do so in three installments. the first in February (€300 + 70€), the second in May (€300), and the third in July (€300).
The following payment methods are available:
- Online payment: By credit or debit card.
- Payment at the offices of collaborating banks: print the pre-registration receipt and make the payment.
- By invoice: Must be requested from the Postgraduate Secretariat before starting the enrollment process and before paying the pre-registration fee.
What recognition does the Postgraduate degree have?
This Postgraduate degree awards a Diploma of Specialization from the University of Barcelona. It is permanent training, delivered as ECTS credits, and has a professionalizing character.
The value recognized for a Postgraduate degree depends on the acquired competencies and the need of companies to incorporate these professionals.
The recognition of this Postgraduate degree will be subject to the regulations of each country. If the student needs to revalidate the degree, they should contact the relevant academic authorities in their country (e.g., in Bolivia, it would be UMSA).
What documentation do I need to submit?
Pre-registered applicants must provide the following information:
Applicants with Spanish and EU degrees:
- Photocopy of the National Identity Document or Passport.
- Certified copy of the university degree (both sides).
Applicants with recognized foreign degrees:
- Certified copy of Passport or identity document.
- Certified copy of the university degree or a certificate accrediting its issuance.
- Certified copy or electronic verification of the document accrediting the homologation of the degree.
Applicants with non-recognized foreign degrees:
- Copy of Passport or Identity Document.
- Certified copy of the university degree or a certificate accrediting its issuance (original or certified copy or authentic copy with a secure verification code).
- Duly completed authorization request: Link to Document.
- Responsible declaration stating possession of the submitted degree, that the information provided is true, and authorizing verification if necessary: See model.
Applicants who ultimately provide an uncertified or unverified university degree:
- Copy of Passport or Identity Document.
- Photocopy of the University Degree or the studies they are currently pursuing.
- Responsible declaration stating possession of the submitted degree, that the information provided is true, and authorizing verification if necessary: See model.
- If the student does not provide the university degree with the official certification or verification of its issuance, the postgraduate qualification awarded will be a Diploma of University Extension.