Free Critical Care CME Courses

In the critical care environment, every second matters. Whether managing acute respiratory failure, septic shock, complex post-surgical patients, or multi-organ dysfunction, clinicians must be prepared to make life-saving decisions under pressure. With treatment protocols evolving rapidly and new technologies continually reshaping ICU care, it is essential for critical care professionals to stay up to date. FreeCME offers a robust library of free critical care CME courses to help you meet this challenge—providing flexible, evidence-based education to support optimal outcomes for the most vulnerable patients.

Developed in collaboration with accredited continuing medical education providers, these activities meet the highest standards for clinical accuracy and relevance. Whether you're a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist, or critical care nurse, our courses are designed to reinforce essential knowledge while introducing new insights into the evolving science of critical care medicine. All courses are offered at no cost, with no subscriptions or fees, allowing you to focus on what matters: staying current and improving patient care.

Our on-demand, online format ensures maximum flexibility for your demanding schedule. You can complete activities at your convenience and instantly download CME or CE certificates upon successful completion. This makes it easy to fulfill state licensing requirements, board recertification, or institutional credentialing—all while strengthening your ability to manage critically ill patients with confidence and precision.

Our critical care curriculum spans a wide range of essential topics, including:

• Sepsis and septic shock management, featuring updates on fluid resuscitation, vasopressor therapy, and infection control

• Mechanical ventilation strategies, including ARDS protocols, non-invasive support, and weaning techniques

• Hemodynamic monitoring and shock states, with practical guidance on bedside assessment and intervention

• Neurologic emergencies, such as status epilepticus, acute stroke, and brain death criteria

• Renal and metabolic complications in critical illness, including AKI, electrolyte imbalances, and acid-base disorders

• Sedation, analgesia, and delirium management in the ICU setting

• Multidisciplinary care coordination, including nutrition, mobilization, and end-of-life discussions

These courses are highly relevant for providers in intensive care units, step-down units, emergency departments, and surgical recovery settings. Whether you work in an academic medical center, community hospital, or critical access facility, FreeCME helps ensure you have access to current, practical knowledge aligned with today’s best practices and guidelines from organizations such as the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).