Airway / Breathing · SELF-PACED COURSE
Noninvasive Ventilation: CPAP & BiPAP
- AEMT
- Paramedic
Select and monitor adults for noninvasive support where locally authorized.

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
- Distinguish CPAP from bilevel pressure support and calculate illustrative pressure differences.
- Select adult candidates using indication, airway protection, effort, hemodynamics and evidence boundaries.
- Prepare an appropriate circuit, interface, coaching approach and immediately available rescue plan.
- Judge response, identify technical problems and recognize failure requiring timely escalation.
- Plan transport resources and communicate the trial’s indication, course, response and current support needs.
YOUR LEARNING PATH
Inside the Course
01CPAP and Bilevel Principles
02Indications and Patient Selection
03Preparation, Circuit and Interface
04Monitoring, Adjustment and Failure
05Troubleshooting and Transport
06Progressive Trials and Handoff
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.
