Curriculum
2007 and 2010 curriculum:
At the start of ACCS in 2007, the initial curriculum was divided into the four separate parent specialities, each component being followed during a trainees time within the specific module. From 2010 a new curriculum exists that combines these with an aim to eliminate overlap and provide a seamless framework to guide a trainee through the initial two years of ACCS training. These first 2 years of ACCS training are generic and follow the same curriculum and assessment system agreed by the national committee for ACCS training (The ICBACCST). The third year of ACCS is speciality specific and this year follows the curriculum and assessment system laid down by the parent college.
Current ACCS trainees who commenced the programme before 2010 will follow either the 2007 or 2010 curriculum depending on their specific deanery. Further enquiries should be directed to their training programme director for ACCS within their speciality school. Trainees due to start ACCS in 2010 will follow the new 2010 curriculum.
2007 curriculum:
The Acute Care Common Stem curriculum is contained in the ACCS Manual and is divided up into the four speciality sections.
>> 2007 ACCS manual / curriculum
Due to the nature of the specialities involved, there is some overlap among the curricula; similarly there is inevitable cross-over between the knowledge and skills lists. Competencies, skills and knowledge can be achieved in any one of the four speciality modules. The ACCS Manual contains a list of common competencies (pages 275-9) and of procedural competencies (pages 281-2) in a matrix of transferable skills.
2010 curriculum:
>> 2010 ACCS Curriculum and Assessment System
- Further information on the indervidual curricula can be found in the specific pages.