SOKHAL, NAVDEEPKUMAR, AKSHAYAGGARWAL, RICHAGOYAL, KESHAVSONI, KAPIL DEVGARG, RAKESHDEORARI, ASHOKSHARMA, AJAY2023-06-272023-06-272021-06SOKHAL NAVDEEP, KUMAR AKSHAY, AGGARWAL RICHA, GOYAL KESHAV, SONI KAPIL DEV, GARG RAKESH, DEORARI ASHOK, SHARMA AJAY. Acute critical care course for interns to develop competence. The National Medical Journal of India. 2021 Jun; 34(3): 167-1700970-258X2583-150Xhttp://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/218147BACKGROUND All medical graduates must know how to stabilize and manage critically ill patients. A 2-day intensive course, called the acute critical care course (ACCC), was conducted to train interns in technical and non-technical skills for managing a patient whose condition is deteriorating. This analysis aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of ACCC for interns. METHODS We developed and conducted the ACCC to train interns. It included lectures and skill stations. Twenty-four interns participated in the course. Immediate, post-course, quantitative and qualitative feedback was taken online. Qualitative information was also collected verbally and later by email. These data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Thematic analysis was used to identify, analyse and report the patterns of responses and behaviour. RESULTS The average score for the utility of the course was 4.7 and for the skill stations it was 4.6 on a scale of 5. The qualitative analysis of the feedback emphasized the need for the course before the clinical posting and more skill-based modules rather than lectures. The interactive style of teaching and training in communication using role-play was appreciated. Few suggestions to improve the course were provided. CONCLUSIONS Implementing the ACCC needed simulation, interactive discussions, role-play, modified Pendleton’s feedback, and reflective exercise that form the basis of a range of educational principles. The blended learning set of objectives of ACCC were the pillars for this successful internship training programme.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Neuroanaesthesia and Critical Care, Jayprakash Narain Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, IndiaDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Jayprakash Narain Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, IndiaDepartment of Critical and Intensive Care, Jayprakash Narain Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, IndiaDepartment of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Care, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute–Rotary Cancer Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Paediatrics, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute–Rotary Cancer Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Surgery, Wirral Teaching Hospitals, Birkenhead, Liverpool, UK