Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) - April, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM, McRae Auditorium, PAH, Atlanta, GA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 Credit(s) (15.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (15.00 hours), IPCE Credit (15.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (15.00 hours)

The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) course, offered through Piedmont Healthcare in partnership with the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), is ideal for healthcare providers currently working or aspiring to work in critical care. This comprehensive course lays a solid foundation in critical care, enabling non-intensivists to manage critically ill patients effectively for the first 24 hours, until specialized support or transfer is arranged. Course Structure and Requirements: Course Access: Once registered, you will gain access to SCCM's online FCCS modules, which feature core lectures, engaging scenarios, and case-based skills practice. Lectures: Provided by experienced Piedmont Critical Care PAs and NPs. Customized to best serve the Piedmont ICU system. Skills Stations: In-person interactive skills stations including hands-on time with BiPAP machines and mechanical ventilation. We also utilize the Simman 3G to complete dynamic airway scenarios. Assessment: To qualify for the FCCS completion certificate, you must complete the in-person lecture sessions, participate in the skills stations, and achieve a minimum score of 70% on the post-test. Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the FCCS course, you will be able to: Prioritize and conduct critical assessments for acutely ill patients. Select and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests. Recognize and manage significant changes in unstable patients. Identify life-threatening conditions and implement appropriate interventions. Determine when expert consultation or patient transfer is required and ensure the patient is well-prepared for the transfer. Certificate of Completion: After successfully completing the course, you will receive an FCCS certificate issued by SCCM and CME issued through Piedmont Healthcare.

1. Prioritize and conduct critical assessments for acutely ill patients.
2. Select and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
3. Recognize and manage significant changes in unstable patients.
4. Identify life-threatening conditions and implement appropriate interventions.
5. Determine when expert consultation or patient transfer is required and ensure the patient is well-prepared for the transfer.

If you are interested in attending, please reach out to:

James Dinwiddie, PA
Fundamental Critical Care Support | Course Director
Piedmont Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

[email protected]

In support of improving patient care, Piedmont Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

In addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM for physicians, ANCC credit for nurses, and ACPE credit for pharmacists, Piedmont Healthcare also offers AAPA Category 1 Credit for PAs, APA credit for psychologists, ASWB ACE credit for social work, BOC credit for athletic trainers, CPEU CDR credit for dietitians, and IPCE credit. 

Cancellation Policy

Piedmont Healthcare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Piedmont Healthcare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact Continuing Education at [email protected].

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Piedmont Healthcare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.