Basic Ventilator Life Support
(BVLS)

A Mechanical Ventilation Fundamentals Course for all Respiratory Care Providers

Launching February 28th

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Launching February 28th 〰️

Pre-Enroll Now and save 35% with code BVLSLAUNCH at checkout!
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A learning experience on the art and science of mechanical ventilation, unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

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The Definitive Course for Mechanical Ventilation Training!

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of mechanical ventilation. It is designed to establish a strong framework necessary for clinicians to feel confident when caring for patients relying on mechanical ventilatory support.

Course Details

  • Course Fee: $197 / student

  • 1-year access to course material

  • Immersive online self-paced learning

  • Pre-test to establish a baseline for focused learning

  • Engaging lessons

  • Video-based vent labs demonstrating didactic material

  • Section quizzes w/ rationals

  • Comprehensive final exam

  • Downloadable study guide

  • Downloadable certificate of completion

  • 6 Hours of continuing education credit for EMS and Nurses.

  • 3-year certification

Continuing Education Hours

  • RN hours awarded through the California Board of Nursing

  • EMS Hours are awarded through our partnership with First Response Team Training, a Colorado-approved EMS Training Group

Course covers…

  • History of mechanical ventilation

  • Basic principles, indications, and importance of early effective mechanical ventilation

  • Essential respiratory anatomy & physiology

  • Basic principles of oxygenation vs. ventilation

  • Essential gas laws and their application

  • Review of non-invasive ventilation (HFNC / CPAP / BPAP)

  • Hazards of mechanical ventilation

  • Managing the artificial airway

  • Basic breath types, modes, settings, and alarms

  • Fundamentals of patient monitoring, including:

    • SpO2, EtCO2, and blood gasses

    • Airway pressures

    • Static vs. dynamic compliance

    • Basic scalar graphs

  • Basic mechanical ventilation strategies

    • Initiating Non-Invasive Ventilation

    • Lung protective ventilation

    • Restrictive lung strategies (ARDS)

    • Obstructive physiology strategies (Asthma / COPD)

Launching February 28th!

Save 35% with code BVLSLAUNCH at checkout!

Pre-Enroll Today!