Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre - ICNARC Campuses

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a leading organization dedicated to improving the quality of critical care through audit, research, and data analysis. While not a traditional university, ICNARC supports educational initiatives, training programs, and research fellowships focused on intensive care medicine. Main areas of focus include clinical audits, epidemiological studies, and outcome predictions in critical care settings.

• Critical Care Audit and Research Training: Programs that train healthcare professionals in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for intensive care units (ICUs), emphasizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
• Case Mix Programme (CMP): Educational modules on benchmarking ICU performance, risk adjustment models like the ICNARC model, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Research Methodology in Intensive Care: Courses covering study design, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations for clinical trials in critical care, often in collaboration with universities and NHS trusts.
• Advanced Data Science for Healthcare: Training in big data applications, machine learning for predictive modeling in ICUs, and informatics to support real-world evidence generation.
• Leadership and Policy in Critical Care: Workshops on healthcare policy, resource allocation, and leadership skills tailored for intensivists and critical care managers.

These programs are delivered through workshops, online modules, and collaborative research projects across the UK, fostering a multidisciplinary approach involving doctors, nurses, and researchers. ICNARC's work has influenced national guidelines and international standards in intensive care, with over 25 years of data from more than 200 ICUs contributing to ongoing education and innovation. Participants gain practical skills in using ICNARC's datasets for theses, publications, and clinical improvements, promoting a culture of continuous learning and excellence in critical care delivery.