BVLS™️
Basic Ventilator Life Support
A Foundational Course for the Care of Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation
setting The new standard for Mechanical Ventilation Education!
The Basic Ventilator Life Support (BVLS)™ course is designed for paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, mid-level providers, and physicians new to mechanical ventilation
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of mechanical ventilation and is designed to help clinicians feel more confident and competent when caring for patients receiving ventilatory support.
Upon completion of this course, clinicians will have a solid understanding of the role mechanical ventilation plays in the care of critically ill patients and the fundamental components of safe and effective mechanical ventilation care.
About This Course
Tuition: $150
60 Days to Complete Course
18 Lessons
3 Interactive Patient Scenarios
18 Lesson Quizzes w/ Rationales
Final Exam
4 Hours of Video Lessons
4 Continuing Education Credits
2-Year Certification
What you’ll learn
Indications, goals, and risks of mechanical ventilation
Review the pulmonary anatomy and the neuromuscular connection
The primary gas laws relevant to mechanical ventilation
Mechanisms for Acid-Base Compensation
ABGs vs. VBGs and how to analyze Blood Gasses
How to apply an understanding of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to clinical practice
PaO2:FiO2 Ratio and its application to clinical care
Deadspace and V:Q Ratios
Principles of Oxygenation, Ventilation, Ideal Body Weight, and ARDSnet Protocols
Fundamental breath types, modes, settings, airway pressures, and alarms
5 Primary forms of Ventilator Induced Lung Injury and strategies to avoid them
The 3 fundamental ventilation strategies including Lung Protection, Lung Injury, and Obstructive Physiology
How to respond to the negative effects of mechanical ventilation
How to manage Difficult to Oxygenate and Difficult to Ventilate scenarios
How to troubleshoot high-pressure alarms
Who is this course for:
All healthcare providers involved in the care of patients receiving mechanical ventilation
Any healthcare provider looking to advance their clinical skills
Healthcare systems looking to improve patient safety and outcomes
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Course Bundles
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BVLS + AVLS
Purchase both Basic Ventilator Life Support and Advanced Ventilator Life Support together and save.
12 hours of Continuing Education + Dual Certification
Regular Bundle Price $375