List of courses accredited by the SCS

• AO Davos Courses

• ATLS

• ACLS

• CCrISP Course

• Clinical Research Course

• Courses offered during the SCS Annual Meeting

• DavosCourse

• Radiation protection course

• Expert course in radiation protection (MA 5) for doctors working in high, medium and low dose ranges (type B)

• ...to be continued

CCrISP COURSE / FCCS COURSE RECOGNITION FOR THE CORE SURGICAL CURRICULUM

Graduates of the Core Surgical Curriculum repeatedly ask whether the FCCS course (Fundamental Critical Care Support) can be completed as an alternative to the CCrISP course (Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient) offered by the Swiss College of Surgeons, and whether it is recognized for the CSC certificate. However, the two courses differ significantly in content.

The CCrISP course is organized by the Swiss College of Surgeons and delivered by experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, and intensivists. Its focus is on the early recognition and management of surgically ill or postoperative patients. Central elements include structured assessment, prioritization, and decision-making. In addition, the management of common complications such as shock, sepsis, or renal failure on the ward or in the recovery room is taught. Teamwork and communication are also specifically trained. These topics are intended for individuals in the first two years of their surgical training.

In contrast, the FCCS course provides fundamental principles of critical care medicine, such as ventilation, shock management, sepsis, sedation, and the interdisciplinary care of critically ill patients in the ICU. In terms of content, the FCCS course builds on topics covered in CCrISP but places a different emphasis.

For the reasons outlined above, the FCCS course is not recognized for the CSC certificate.