Home Ventilation

Qualification JD Own

Duration 1 Day

Maximum Attendees 10 People

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Overview

This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely support patients receiving home ventilation in the UK. It focuses on the clinical principles of non-invasive and invasive ventilation, patient assessment, equipment management, and ongoing monitoring in community and home-based settings.

The training aligns with current UK clinical practice and emphasises patient safety, quality of care, and multidisciplinary working.

Target Audience
This course is suitable for:

• Nurses (community, respiratory, specialist nurses)

• Allied Health Professionals

• Physiotherapists

• Clinical support staff involved in home ventilation care

• Other healthcare professionals working with ventilated patients in the community

Course Contents

• Understand the principles and indications for home ventilation
• Differentiate between non-invasive and invasive ventilation
• Demonstrate safe use and basic troubleshooting of ventilation equipment
• Recognise signs of patient deterioration and know when to escalate care
• Support patients and carers with education and adherence to treatment
• Apply infection prevention and control measures in the home setting

Accrediated Qualification

JD Own