
Acute Medicine (ACUMEN)
- Authored and reviewed by an expert panel of acute physicians
- Clinical scenario-based teaching to make you confident in evaluating, diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions
- Media-rich teaching materials providing you engaging experience better than textbook learning
- Developed using highest professional quality standards
- One day hands-on simulation training on Basic Life support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association (AHA)
Acute Medicine (ACUMEN)

Key Features
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Authored and reviewed by an expert panel of acute physicians
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Clinical scenario-based teaching to make you confident in evaluating, diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions
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Media-rich teaching materials providing you engaging experience better than textbook learning
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Developed using highest professional quality standards
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One day hands-on simulation training on Basic Life support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association (AHA)
- Course Duration 12 Months
- Next Batch Date2nd Oct 2023
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Course Description
The course Acute Medicine (ACUMEN) has been designed to provide comprehensive coverage of various aspects of acute medical care. ACUMEN has been developed by the Royal College of Physicians, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, in collaboration with Health Education England e-Learning for healthcare. The course content has been authored by leading clinical experts in the UK, which is renowned for its expertise in acute medicine. So, it meets the highest quality standards.
You will get an opportunity to practice your skills in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute medical conditions. There is a combination of case-based learning and knowledge sessions in the course. The case-based exercises will help you practice your skills in handling various emergency medical conditions using a virtual patient. Your performance will be compared against the expected responses given by expert clinicians and this feedback will help you identify any knowledge gaps.
You will learn how to:
- Review the medical history
- Perform virtual examination
- Create a management plan
- Review the patient outcomes
Apart from the case scenarios, there are knowledge sessions authored by practising clinicians from the UK that will help you consolidate your learning. These sessions include many interactive features such as self-assessment exercises to reinforce learning. You can retake the sessions as many times as needed and record your progress online.
The course is aimed at clinical trainees handling acute medicine cases. In the Indian setting, this course will be beneficial to all doctors managing emergency cases including those working in primary care, emergency department, internal medicine and critical care departments.
Curriculum:
ACUMEN includes real-life scenarios and knowledge-based sessions which cover 65 major clinical presentations managed by acute medical units.
These include:
• Emergency presentations, such as the unconscious patient and cardio-respiratory arrest
• Common symptoms-based presentations, such as breathlessness and chest pain
• Less common symptoms in acute care
Course Eligibility:
• General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
• Should be a resident of a country in Asia, Middle East, or Africa region.
Course validity: 13 months. There will be an extra charge on the extension of the course validity.
Certification:
On successfully completing all the learning you will receive:
Acute Medicine (Acumen) Course Completion Certificate
The certificate is a record of completion of the e-Learning material and where applicable, successful completion of any associated summative assessments. It does not constitute certification of a formal qualification in Acute Medicine.
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Course Outline
Emergency conditions
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- Abdominal Pain
- Anaphylaxis
- Cardio-respiratory Arrest
- Shocked Patient
- Unconscious Patient
Main conditions
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- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Confusion
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Blackout/Collapse
- Breathlessness
- Chest Pain
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Falls
- Fever
- Fits/Seizure
- Haematemesis and Melaena
- Headache
- Jaundice
- Limb Pain and Swelling
- Palpitation
- Poisoning
- Rash
- Vomiting and Nausea
- Weakness and Paralysis
Other conditions
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- Haemoptysis
- Hoarseness and Stridor
- Hypothermia
- Immobility
- Joint Swelling
- Medical Complications Following Surgery
- Medical Problems in Pregnancy
- Micturition
- Speech Disturbance
- Syncope/Pre-syncope
- Unsteadiness
Course Outline
- Abdominal Pain
- Anaphylaxis
- Cardio-respiratory Arrest
- Shocked Patient
- Unconscious Patient
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Confusion
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Blackout/Collapse
- Breathlessness
- Chest Pain
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Falls
- Fever
- Fits/Seizure
- Haematemesis and Melaena
- Headache
- Jaundice
- Limb Pain and Swelling
- Palpitation
- Poisoning
- Rash
- Vomiting and Nausea
- Weakness and Paralysis
- Haemoptysis
- Hoarseness and Stridor
- Hypothermia
- Immobility
- Joint Swelling
- Medical Complications Following Surgery
- Medical Problems in Pregnancy
- Micturition
- Speech Disturbance
- Syncope/Pre-syncope
- Unsteadiness
FAQs
- General Physicians, Specialists, and Interns
How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
- You can enroll in the course by clicking on the ‘Buy Now’ option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
I am not a registered medical professional can I still sign up for a course?
- To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
Can I purchase a Medvarsity course even if I do not have USD currency?
- Yes, absolutely! Although the currency format you are looking for is not available on the website, your bank will automatically convert the price to your currency (at the current exchange rate) and the same will be charged. Both USD and AED currency formats are available on the website.
How to access the course material online?
- To access the course, click on https://kite.medvarsity.com using the login ID and password provided to you, or click on “LOG IN USING YOUR ACCOUNT ON Google” and enter your Email ID: Gmail ID (Only if Gmail ID is mentioned in the Application) & Password. In case you don’t have access to your log-in ID and password, write to us at [email protected] & quote your registered email ID.
Can I download the videos to study offline?
- Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. You can access the videos at any time within the course duration.
Are there any onsite or offline classes?
- The entire course content is delivered through the kite.medvarsity.ae in the form of videos and written text format. No onsite or offline classes are being conducted by Medvarsity.
Can I stop a module midway through and finish it later?
- Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio, wherein you can continue and complete modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it during the course duration time.
Are the courses available in other languages?
- All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
What is the course duration?
- The course duration consists of 12 months.
How can I get my course duration extended?
- To get an extension of the course you have taken up, please drop us a mail at [email protected]. You can get a 30 days extension of the course duration and you would be charged 10% of the course fee as course extension charges.
How are the course assessments made and in what form?
- The assessment is conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz. Learners must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly in all to pass.
What if I am not able to clear the final test at each level in the first attempt?
- You will be given three attempts to clear the tests. If you are not able to clear the final test for the level in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Write to us at [email protected]
Can I repeat a quiz if I fail on the first attempt?
- Yes!! We provide 3 attempts to attend the quiz.
What if I feel that a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in the online exams?
- If you feel that something is wrongly mentioned, you can write at [email protected], to direct it to the academics team.
What certification will I get at the end of the course?
- After completing the course content and assessments with a minimum score of 60% in each module, you will receive a certificate in Masterclass in Obstetrics and Gynecology which includes your name, course name, and the date of completion, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name.
When will I get my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass each level, your e-Certificate will be generated in the learning management system.
Do we get a hard copy of the certificate?
- The certificate is available online and can be downloaded for printing a hard copy.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
- Certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, if our team has valid information with proof of completion, then we can provide the certificate.
What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or what if I have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
- For any feedback regarding the course, please write to us at [email protected]