Course Breakdown: 2 Hour Self-Paced Course
Credit Awarded: 2 Hours
Credit Type: Advanced
Accredited: CAPCE (F3-Distributive), CE Broker (FL, KY, TN), Pennsylvania Bureau of EMS*, and Virginia Office of EMS(pending)
Enrollment Period: One year or until completed, whichever comes first
Topics: Ventilation
*PA Bureau of EMS reporting is by Regional Endorsement.
This self-paced course is designed for EMS professionals who respond to ventilatory emergencies in the prehospital and critical care settings.
• Introduces the essential principles and practical application of mechanical ventilation in the emergency and critical care setting.
• Explores the physiology of breathing, indications for ventilatory support, and the core components of modern ventilator systems.
• Covers ventilator modes, settings, and monitoring, along with strategies to optimize oxygenation and ventilation in diverse patient populations.
• Special attention is given to troubleshooting common problems, recognizing patient–ventilator asynchrony, and understanding how underlying pathophysiology influences ventilator management.
Designed for EMS providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals, this program blends evidence-based theory with real-world scenarios to build confidence and competence in initiating, adjusting, and managing mechanical ventilation. By the end of the course, learners will have a strong foundation to support safe and effective ventilator use in both prehospital and hospital environments.