Artificial Ventilation Training Course

Artificial ventilation assists or stimulates breathing for a patient who may not be able to breathe independent of a breathing aid. Artificial ventilation prevents injury to the patient by maintaining a stable airway and allowing the patient’s respiratory muscles to recover until they can breathe normally without assistance.
 
This online Artificial Ventilation course will give learners an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of respiration as well as the process, indications and complications of artificial ventilation. This will enable staff to better manage artificially ventilated patients. It also covers the relevant procedures and policies to consider.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this Artificial Ventilation course, learners should know and understand the following:

•     The respiratory tract
•     Know the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory organs
•     Mechanics of breathing
•     Be able to describe the mechanics of breathing
•     Indications
•     Understand the indications of artificial ventilation
•     Complications
•     Demonstrate a knowledge of the complications of artificial ventilation
•     Patient management
•     Know the theory of managing an artificially ventilated person
•     Additional procedures
•     Understand additional procedures that require training e.g., cough assist, nebulisers, suction
•     Policies and procedures
•     Understand your role in relation to local policies and procedures

Course Outline
The aim of this Artificial Ventilation course is to greater increase your understanding of artificial ventilation and the awareness of its associated risks.

The key points covered in this course are:

•     Respiratory anatomy and physiology
•     Mechanics of breathing
•     Indications for artificial ventilation
•     Complications of artificial ventilation
•     Management of an artificially ventilated person
•     Additional procedures e.g., cough assist, nebulisers, suction
•     Local policies and procedures

Duration:
This course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry and Level:
There are no barriers to entry on this training online course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification:
On completion of this online course, either download your certificate or access it at a later date online.

Accreditation:
This course is CPD accredited and delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.