About the course

The IMPACT course is a two-day course introducing the principles and practice of acute medical care and related knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes. Designed by the Federation of Royal Medical Colleges and the Royal College of Anaesthetists, this course is endorsed by the Resuscitation Council UK, the Intensive Care Society and the Society of Acute Medicine.  IMPACT enables trainee doctors at CT1 level and above, (specifically trainee physicians) to assess and treat acutely unwell patients and where appropriate gives guidance on when to ask for help. 

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