Course Highlights
Course Overview:
Max Healthcare, in partnership with Learna — a specialist provider of postgraduate online medical education — is pleased to offer this Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care, designed for practising healthcare professionals seeking to advance their expertise in the management of life-threatening conditions across acute and intensive care settings. Delivered through Learna’s flexible online learning platform and enriched by a clinical observership at Max Healthcare, the programme combines rigorous academic study with direct exposure to one of India’s foremost critical care environments.
For clinicians working on the frontline of critical care, a systematic understanding of how to manage urgent presentations — including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiovascular emergencies, and head injury — is essential. Sepsis alone accounts for approximately 11 million deaths globally each year, underscoring the clinical significance of advanced training in this field. The programme’s curriculum is built around knowledge transfer and case-based learning, equipping participants to apply evidence-based approaches directly within their practice.
In addition to deepening clinical expertise, the Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care supports the development of leadership capability, critical decision-making, and cross-specialty collaboration through its clinical observership at Max Healthcare— enhancing skills of increasing importance in complex, multi-agency care environments. The observership, of at least a month, can be availed by candidates at any point in their year-long diploma programme.
Course Content:
- Module 1 - Respiratory Support
- Module 2 - Sepsis
- Module 3 - Cardiovascular Support and Heart Failure
- Module 4 - Post-Surgery Management
- Module 5 - Head Injury: Non-traumatic and Traumatic
- Module 6 - Ethics and Law; Critical Care Rehabilitation
- Module 7 - Observership at Max Healthcare — Clinical Placement and Experiential Learning
Learning Outcome of the course:
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care, you will:
- Demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancements of critical care
- Deliver leadership to teams in multi-agency, multi-cultural and/or international contexts.
- Gain a systematic knowledge of evidence-based medicine in relation to critical care.
- Apply relevant knowledge, methodologies and approaches to address patient management across the spectrum of medical specialties caring for patients with critical presentations.
- Develop the ability to implement best practice and innovation in complex critical care scenarios.
Evaluations and Grading:
Assessment within this programme is designed to reflect real-world clinical practice. Through Learna’s online platform, participants engage with case-based discussions, structured reflection, and applied clinical scenarios across each module — mirroring the diagnostic and decision-making challenges of everyday diabetes care. Each week, participants work through two to three clinical cases in an online forum environment, guided by an expert clinical tutor. Forum contributions and written assignments form the basis of assessment, complemented by the experiential learning gained during the Max Healthcare observership. Active and regular participation is expected, with approximately two hours of study per day recommended. Support is available throughout via Learna’s dedicated student services team.
Assessment breakdown:
- Academic Forum: 40%
- Module Assignment: 20%
- Reflective Journal: 10%
- Case-based Examination: 30%
Who Can Enroll:
This programme is open to registered healthcare professionals holding a first degree (MBBS or above) or equivalent in a relevant clinical field, including international qualifications. Applicants without a recognised undergraduate qualification may be considered on an individual basis, with prior professional experience taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to complete a short assessment to confirm their ability to engage at postgraduate level and demonstrate the necessary clinical and professional knowledge. Applications are reviewed by the Max Healthcare and Learna admissions teams.
Documents Required
- A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
- A copy of your undergraduate (MBBS) degree certificate.
- The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
- A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
- A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
- English Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is essential. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of competency. An IELTS overall score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) or equivalent is accepted. For queries regarding English language requirements, please contact education@maxhealthcare.com.
If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process, please contact the Max Healthcare education team at education@maxhealthcare.com
Certification:
University of Buckingham and Max Institute of Medical Education