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Indian Academy of Pediatrics Intensive Care Chapter
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Level III PICU Non-Teaching Center
College of pediatric critical care recognizes level III PICUs anywhere in India. Some amongst the important criteria needed are as follows- Level III PICU Non-Teaching Center:
| Headed by | Qualified pediatric intensivist |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | • To cater to long term ventilation • Independent PICU (not part of adult ICU / NICU) |
| Manned by | All allopathic doctors |
| Part of | • Multispeciality (200 beds), • Stand alone pediatric (100 beds) |
| Facilities | Neuro- Imaging, 2D echo, EEG, blood bank in campus |
| Number of admissions | • Minimum number not specified |
#all those already recognized as teachers by the college, IDPCCM, IFPCCM, DM (MCI approved), FNB/ DNB (in pediatric critical care), American Board certified, any other approved by the college What is the advantage of heading a non-teaching level III PICU?:
- By virtue of heading a level III unit as above, a qualified pediatric intensivist has potential to be accredited as teacher after 1 year.
- Subsequently when a unit has adequate workload to train, such a unit can apply for level III teaching unit.
- Form for accreditation of Non-Teaching Level III PICU: Download
Level III PICU Teaching Center
College of pediatric critical care recognizes level III PICUs anywhere in India. Some amongst the important criteria needed are as follows- Level III PICU Non-Teaching Center: Level III PICU Teaching Center:
| Headed by | Qualified pediatric intensivist, who is an accredited full time teacher** |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | • To cater to long term ventilation • Independent PICU (not part of adult / NICU) |
| Manned by | All allopathic doctors |
| Part of | • Multispeciality (>200 beds), • Stand alone pediatric hospital (>100 beds) |
| Facilities Minimum one year | Neuro- Imaging, 2D echo, EEG, blood bank in campus |
| Number of admissions | • Minimum number of admissions 250 / year • Minimum number of invasive ventilation 50 / year |
** Teacher accreditation form can be downloaded on this website / contact office What is the process of getting Level III PICU accredited for teaching?
- A level III PICU unit, with adequate workload, headed by minimum one qualified teacher (full time), can apply for Level III teaching accredited unit
- Form for accreditation of Teaching Level III PICU: Download
