Objectives and competences
The FCCS-CM (Fundamental Critical Care Support), formerly known as FDM (Fundamental Disaster Management), is a course designed by the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Its content is standardized and focused on theoretical learning and practical skills, which prepares health professionals to face situations and treat victims of natural disasters or events of multiple victims that are caused by human beings (terrorism, nuclear accidents, chemicals, etc.). It provides skill to professionals so that they can handle critical care response in large-scale disasters.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Blended |
| Credits | 4 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan;English;Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First 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 period | 06/11/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 07/11/2025 |
| mce@ub.edu | |
| Webpage | http://www.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mce |
| Managment | NICOLAS ARFELIS, JOSE MARIA |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- Acquire the skills to manage hospital treatment for critical patients in disaster scenarios.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Physicians and Nurses with interest in addressing critically ill or emergencies and who want to deepen the management of disaster situationsAccess 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
05/09/2025 15/11/2025Contact us
Classes
| Address | Laboratorio Simulación. Facultad de Medicina Casanova 143 08036 - Barcelona España |
|---|---|
| Email address | mce@ub.edu |
| Webpage | http://www.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mce |
| Telephone | 646 884 085 |
| Observations | Whatsapp: +34 646 884 085 |
Further information
| Address | Máster Enfermo Crítico y Emergencias. Esther León Casanova 143 08036 - Barcelona España |
|---|---|
| Email address | mce@ub.edu |
| Webpage | http://www.ub.edu/medicina/masters/mce |
| Telephone | 646 884 085 |
| Observations | Whatsapp: +34 646 884 085 |