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Jun 07, 2026
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OCOM 8239 - Elective - Critical Care Medicine
This elective integrates biomedical, social, osteopathic, clinical, and health systems science into the clinical learning environment. Students apply foundational concepts through faculty- and learner-directed study, reinforced by clinical experiences while on a critical care medicine rotation. Students collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to gain experience in the evaluation and management of critically ill patients in intensive care settings.
Credit Hours: 2-40
Course Outcomes
- Students will be able to explain principles of critical illness and intensive care management.
- Students will be able to apply diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to common ICU conditions.
- Students will be able to describe the use of mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic support.
- Students will be able to recognize and manage acute organ dysfunction and life-threatening emergencies.
- Students will be able to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive critical care.
- Students will be able to reflect on ethical considerations and communication in end-of-life care.
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