AIEM
Don't Hold Your Breath
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Short course
Course type
5 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
5 CPD points
(70% average required)
5 Clinical
Course overview
Unlock the critical knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage mechanical ventilation across a variety of clinical settings. This in-depth online course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to move beyond surface-level familiarity with ventilatory support and develop a genuinely robust understanding of how mechanical ventilation works, when it is indicated, and how its application directly influences patient outcomes. Covering the core principles of respiratory physiology, ventilator mechanics, and the rationale behind key clinical decisions, the course builds a strong conceptual foundation before progressing to the practical application of ventilation strategies in real-world clinical scenarios. From initial setup and mode selection through to lung-protective ventilation, haemodynamic considerations, and the recognition of patient-ventilator dyssynchrony, each module is structured to deepen understanding in a logical, clinically relevant sequence.
The course is designed with the multidisciplinary team in mind, recognising that mechanical ventilation is a shared clinical responsibility — one that demands competence, communication, and sound judgement from nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians alike. No single role owns the ventilated patient, and this course reflects that reality by addressing the knowledge needs of each discipline within a unified framework. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to interpret ventilator waveforms and parameters with confidence, recognise and respond to common complications, apply evidence-based weaning and liberation strategies, and make informed clinical decisions in the dynamic, high-stakes environment of the critically ill patient. In a landscape where ventilator mismanagement remains a significant contributor to avoidable harm, this course represents a meaningful investment in clinical competence, patient safety, and professional growth.
Who is this course for?
South African advanced providers - doctors, nurses, clinical associates & ALS paramedics
Required qualification
Healthcare qualification
Course level
Intermediate
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Why choose this course?
- Mechanical ventilation is one of the highest-risk interventions in clinical care: Errors in ventilator management are directly linked to lung injury, prolonged ICU stays, and preventable death. Understanding it deeply is not optional for anyone involved in critical care.
- Built for the full multidisciplinary team: Whether you are a nurse managing a ventilated patient overnight, a respiratory therapist optimising settings, or a physician making escalation decisions, this course speaks directly to your role and your responsibilities.
- Move from task-based care to genuine understanding: Many clinicians can follow a ventilation protocol without truly understanding why. This course closes that gap — giving you the conceptual foundation to think critically when the protocol doesn't fit the patient in front of you.
- Applicable across a wide range of clinical settings: Mechanical ventilation is no longer confined to tertiary ICUs. Emergency departments, high-care wards, and retrieval teams all encounter ventilated patients. This course prepares you for the realities of where ventilation actually happens.
- Improve patient outcomes through smarter clinical decisions: From lung-protective strategies to weaning and liberation, every module is oriented around what translates into better outcomes — reduced ventilator-associated complications, shorter ventilation duration, and safer extubation decisions.
- In-depth and online — learn at your own pace: The course is designed to accommodate the demands of clinical life, allowing you to engage with complex material in a structured, self-directed way without the constraints of a fixed classroom schedule.
- Confidence in critical moments: Ventilated patients can deteriorate rapidly and without warning. Clinicians who truly understand the physiology, the mechanics, and the warning signs are better equipped to act quickly, escalate appropriately, and advocate for their patients when it counts.
About the academic institution
AIEM is your one-stop shop for comprehensive and CPD-accredited emergency medicine and health and safety training on the African continent. As an AHA Authorised Training Centre, an ITLS Southern Africa Accredited Training Centre, an INTRA Licensed Health and Safety Training Provider, and SAIOSH Corporate Member, we offer a wide range of internationally sourced and custom-designed courses to meet the expanding needs of the industry.
With our commitment to excellence and the support of industry leaders such as First Care Solutions (Pty) Ltd, and ER Consulting Inc., AIEM is well-positioned to provide the highest level of service to those looking for best-in-class training.
With our commitment to excellence and the support of industry leaders such as First Care Solutions (Pty) Ltd, and ER Consulting Inc., AIEM is well-positioned to provide the highest level of service to those looking for best-in-class training.
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