CICM Second Part Examination Syllabus
Curriculum domains
The CICM Second Part Examination syllabus (CICM Second Part Examination Curriculum 2024) is organised into 20 curriculum domains. PRIMEX maps every domain below to study topics and learning objectives so you can track coverage as you prepare.
The 20 domains
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care — Cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, LVAD, haemodynamic monitoring, vasopressors.
- Respiratory Intensive Care — ARDS, mechanical ventilation, weaning, ECMO, asthma, COPD.
- Renal and Fluid Management — AKI, RRT, electrolytes, acid-base, fluid responsiveness.
- Neurocritical Care — TBI, SAH, stroke, status epilepticus, meningitis, brain death.
- Sepsis, Infection and Antimicrobials — Septic shock, SSC bundles, VAP, fungal infections, antimicrobial stewardship.
- GI, Hepatic and Metabolic Critical Care — ALF, GI haemorrhage, pancreatitis, abdominal compartment syndrome, nutrition.
- Haematological and Coagulation Disorders — DIC, HIT, TMA, massive transfusion, anticoagulation.
- Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies — DKA, HHS, adrenal insufficiency, thyroid emergencies, electrolyte disorders.
- Trauma and Surgical Critical Care — Damage control resuscitation, TBI, abdominal trauma, burns.
- Toxicology in ICU — Paracetamol, TCAs, CCBs, opioids, environmental toxins, NMS.
- Obstetric Critical Care — Pre-eclampsia, PPH, sepsis in pregnancy, AFE.
- Paediatric Critical Care — PARDS, paediatric sepsis, paediatric neurocritical care.
- Retrieval and Transport Medicine — Intra/inter-hospital transport, retrieval systems.
- ICU Procedures and Point-of-Care — POCUS, CVC, arterial line, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy.
- Sedation, Analgesia and Neuromuscular Blockade — PADIS guidelines, RASS, delirium management, NMBAs.
- ICU Pharmacology and Dosing — Vasopressor pharmacology, PK changes in critical illness, drug dosing.
- Ethics, Law and End-of-Life Care — Withdrawal, withholding, organ donation, consent, capacity.
- Research, Quality and Patient Safety — Trial design, landmark trials, quality metrics, human factors.
- ICU Organisation and Leadership — Staffing models, family-centred care, PICS, resource allocation.
- Special Topics in Intensive Care — Post-cardiac arrest, drowning, heat stroke, electrical injury, oncological emergencies.
How PRIMEX maps to the syllabus
- Every domain above is mapped to PRIMEX study topics, so the curriculum tracker shows coverage domain by domain.
- Question banks, AI-graded SAQ practice and viva or OSCE simulation draw from these same mapped domains.
- Spaced-repetition scheduling and progress analytics surface the domains where your coverage is thinnest.
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Start free trialFrequently asked questions
How many domains does the CICM Second Part Examination syllabus cover?
The CICM Second Part Examination syllabus is organised into 20 curriculum domains on PRIMEX, each mapped to study topics and learning objectives.
What is covered in the CICM Second Part Examination syllabus?
The CICM Second Part Examination syllabus covers 20 domains: Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Respiratory Intensive Care, Renal and Fluid Management, Neurocritical Care, Sepsis, Infection and Antimicrobials, GI, Hepatic and Metabolic Critical Care, Haematological and Coagulation Disorders, Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Toxicology in ICU, Obstetric Critical Care, Paediatric Critical Care, Retrieval and Transport Medicine, ICU Procedures and Point-of-Care, Sedation, Analgesia and Neuromuscular Blockade, ICU Pharmacology and Dosing, Ethics, Law and End-of-Life Care, Research, Quality and Patient Safety, ICU Organisation and Leadership, Special Topics in Intensive Care.
Does PRIMEX cover the full CICM Second Part Examination syllabus?
Yes. PRIMEX is curriculum-mapped to the CICM Second Part Examination syllabus, so every domain and learning objective above is tracked across the question banks, study notes and curriculum tracker.