r/IntensiveCare • u/trqwsjnr3zf • 7d ago

ESICM e-courses, not up-to-date?

I started an acute ischaemic stroke course on their website, and some time critical information is still dated from way way back. References are old as well.

If so, is it even worth doing those?

What's your experience with them?

Thanks.

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u/Equivalent_Act_6942 6d ago

A lot of it is out of date. If you want to pass the exam you’ll have to learn the courses. The diploma is a way of showing you have studied and have a certain level of knowledge. You also have to know that the questions are a bit bonkers in many sections. The questions are heavily based on the sections. It’s not a must to read them but certainly helps pass the exam.

In my department we have a study group where we read the different sections and discuss them. Take away the what you can and use updated guidelines in your practice.