Objectives and competences

This program is a standardized course of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, aimed at health professionals (doctors, nurses) and aimed at learning the fundamental principles, both theoretical and practical, for the initial care of a patient critical. The course is designed to operate in settings such as emergency rooms, hospital wards or in pre-hospital emergency situations, until the patient can be transferred to an intensive care unit.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateAdvanced university course
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
Branch of knowledge
  • Nursing
  • Medicine and dentistry
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits4
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 600,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period11/05/2026
End of teaching period12/05/2026
E-mailmce@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://cursossccm.ub.edu
ManagmentNICOLAS ARFELIS, JOSE MARIA
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

Enhance existing professional skills for addressing the needs of critical patients until they are transferred or seen by an expert in critical care.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Professionals in the health sector who are associated with initial care for severely ill patients: medicine, biology, psychology, nursing, ...

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

26/07/2025 30/04/2026

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Medicina
Casanova 143

08036 - Barcelona
España
Email addressmce@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://cursossccm.ub.edu
Telephone646 884 085

Further information


AddressMáster Enfermo Crítico y Emergencias.
Casanova 143

08036 - Barcelona
España
Email addressmce@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://cursossccm.ub.edu
Telephone646 884 085
Observationscontact via WhatsApp +34 646 884 085.

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