Table 1 Features of Postgraduate Intensive Care Course

Objectives. Provide participants with advanced nursing skills for the management of life-threatening conditions.

Admission. An entry exam is required to be admitted.

Credits and hours. 60 credits for a total of 1500 h (1 credit = 25 h).

Lectures. 30 credits. At least 75% in-class presence is mandatory.

Clinical training. 22 credits in Critical Care Area or on rescue vehicles are required. The Simulation Lab allows students to practice on advanced nursing clinical techniques.

Exams. Students need to pass four exams composed by a total of 23 disciplines.

Faculty. Director, lecturers, and clinical tutors as facilitators for students during their clinical training.

Final exam. The discussion of a thesis is required to achieve the Master.