BIPAP Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Care – Half day course

The BIPAP course introduces the participant to the function of, indications for and rationale of using Non Invasive Ventilation in patient/client care and the fundamentals skills relating to the effective care and management of the patient/client during Non Invasive Ventilation such as BiPAP.

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Qualifications Gained

• An Bord Altranais Category 1 approved certificate for registered nurses and midwives only.
• Westfield Institute Certificate of Completion

Course Venue

Please note that this course takes place in the Trinity School of Nursing and Midwifery Skills Lab.

Entry requirement

Entry to the course is by direct application to the college. This course is only suitable for registered nurses and midwives.

Course structure

This is a half day course

Course content modules

1. What is NIV
2. Why and when is it used
3. What is BIPAP Ventilation Support
4. Equipment and placement of BIPAP Facemask
5. Care and Management of the Person on BIPAP Ventilation Support
6. Contraindications for use of BIPAP and Associated Risks
7. Managing Related Emergencies

Booking

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