Airway / Breathing · SELF-PACED COURSE

Capnography

  • AEMT
  • Paramedic

Interpret waveform capnography in ventilation, perfusion, and airway verification scenarios.

60 minutesMinimum study time
20 lessons6 modules · Self-paced
12 monthsOf course access
Learning recordAfter required completion

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.

Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What You’ll Learn

  • Explain how metabolism, perfusion, ventilation and sampling affect the signal.
  • Identify waveform phases and interpret units, frequency and continuity.
  • Distinguish plausible causes of changing ETCO₂ and its limits relative to PaCO₂.
  • Use capnography appropriately in airway monitoring and resuscitation without overclaiming certainty.
  • Integrate waveform trends with patient assessment, troubleshooting and handoff.

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Inside the Course

01The Signal and Sampling
02Reading a Breath
03Physiology and Trends
04Pattern Interpretation
05Airway and Resuscitation Use
06Cases and Communication

CE approval & acceptance

This course currently awards 0 approved CE hours. Check acceptance details.

Course material is being revised. Clinical review is not yet complete.