Thanks to this degree, you will learn the state-of-the-art procedures to create an individualized care plan for patients with COPD or heart failure undergoing NIMV"

In recent years, clinical studies have shown that Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation has innumerable benefits for people with a wide range of respiratory difficulties. Consequently, its use is becoming more and more common in hospital settings, leading to the improvement of procedures and nursing care before, during and after the application of NIMV, in order to improve the patient's quality of life. For this reason, nurses who wish to carry out an updated healthcare practice should be aware of these advances in order to optimize their professional update. 

For this reason, TECH Technological University has designed this program, which provides students with the most cutting-edge knowledge on Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for Nursing in only 1,500 hours. Throughout this academic period, students will delve into strategies to optimize the choice of the most appropriate interface for each patient or learn the techniques to prevent the appearance of pressure ulcers caused by NIMV. Likewise, students will learn about the latest methods for monitoring the patient undergoing Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation. 

Since this professional master’s degree is taught in a 100% online mode, students will not be forced to give up their professional and personal obligations to complete their updating process. Likewise, this degree has been designed by physicians and nurses of reference in the field of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and the care of patients with respiratory difficulties. Therefore, the knowledge that the student will assimilate will be fully useful in daily practice.  

Learn in depth, with this program, the updated techniques to prevent the appearance of pressure ulcers caused by NIVM"

This professional master’s degree in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by VMNI experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Complete your update as a nurse 100% online and without leaving your home”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Identify state-of-the-art Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation patient monitoring techniques"

Get the best didactic content in the educational environment and enjoy studying through revolutionary multimedia formats"

TECH has designed this professional master’s degree with the intention of updating the nurse with respect to the care and attention of the patient in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation. Thanks to this program, you will delve into the techniques for pre-NIMV assessment of the patient or advanced strategies for monitoring and tracking their health status. Likewise, your learning will be ensured through the following general and specific objectives. 

Adopt in your nursing practice the most advanced knowledge on Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation"

General Objectives

• Understand the importance and role of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory pathologies
• Know the updated indications and contraindications for the use of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, as well as the different types of devices and modes of ventilation
• Acquire skills and competences in the monitoring of the patient with Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, including the interpretation of the data obtained and the detection and prevention of complications
• Investigate the state-of-the-art technologies used in the telemonitoring of patients with Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and the ethical and legal aspects related to their use
• Delve into the main differences in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics
• Delve into the ethical aspects related to the management of patients requiring NIVM

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Ventilatory Mechanics 

• Learn in depth the mechanisms of respiratory control and blood pH regulation, as well as the ventilatory responses in situations of Hypoxia, Hypercapnia and Acidosis, and the interaction between the respiratory system and the central nervous system
• Delve into the forces that act on the lungs during ventilation and the relationship between respiratory mechanics and respiratory muscle effort
• Investigate the different lung volumes and capacities, their alterations in respiratory diseases and the interpretation of spirometric values and their limitations
• Understand the concept of compliance and resistance of the respiratory system, including the measurement and the factors that influence it, as well as the alterations in respiratory diseases
• Delve into the ventilation-perfusion relationship, state-of-the-art methods to detect alterations in respiratory diseases and therapeutic strategies to improve this relationship

Module 2. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilatory Parameter Settings in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation 

• Define and clarify the terminology and basic concepts of NIMV
• Describe the different ventilatory modes used in NIMV, including spontaneous, assisted and controlled mode
• Identify the different types of interfaces used in NIMV, explaining their selection and setting 
• Delve into the different alarms and patient safety measures in NIMV
• Detect patients suitable for NIMV and explain the strategies for initiation and parameter according to evolution

Module 3. Intermediate Respiratory Care Units (IRCUs)

• Analyze the role of the IRCU in the care and treatment of critically ill patients
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the structure and design of the IRCU and the mechanisms of coordination and collaboration between the different services
• Identify the types of equipment and technologies available in the IRCU and their advantages and disadvantages
• Detect the latest trends and advances in the technology used in IRCUs
• Delve into the prognostic scales used in NPPV
• Delve into the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, dermatological and psychological complications in NIV and to know the updated protocols to manage them

Module 4. Noninvasive Respiratory Support Techniques

• Understand the principles and mechanics of continuous positive airway pressure, positive airway pressure, pressure support ventilation, volume controlled ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Identify the indications for the use of each of these ventilatory modalities and know how to adjust the necessary parameters
• Compare the different ventilatory modalities to choose the most appropriate one for each patient
• Know in depth the usefulness of high frequency ventilation and other new ventilatory modes

Module 5. Beyond Noninvasive Ventilation in an IRCU. Highly Skilled Concepts

• Describe the criteria for performing tracheostomy in patients with prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation
• Identify the state-of-the-art techniques used in weaning from IMV via tracheostomy
• Analyze the usefulness of non-invasive respiratory support in the disconnection of orotracheal intubation
• Delve into the identification of abnormal respiratory patterns, monitoring of respiratory support efficacy, and interpretation of respiratory complications associated with NIMV
• Understand the goals and benefits of respiratory physiotherapy in IRCU
• Delve into the use of inotropic and vasodilators and the management of hypotension with fluid therapy 

Module 6. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Specific Pathologies

• Describe the indications and contraindications of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV) in various pathologies such as COPD, Heart Failure, ARDS or ILD, among others
• Analyze the selection and adjustment of NIMV ventilatory parameters in each specific pathology
• Analyze the effectiveness of NIMV in each specific pathology
• Delve into the latest scientific evidence on the management of NIMV in ILD 
• Understand the complications associated with the use of NIMV in patients with Obesity and strategies for their prevention and treatment

Module 7. Care in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

• Monitor the patient's vital signs and adjust monitoring according to the patient's needs
• Monitor the patient's oxygenation and ventilation and adjust mechanical ventilation according to the needs of the patient
• Assess and manage respiratory secretions to prevent aspiration
• Develop an individualized care plan for the patient on Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Module 8. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation In Pediatrics

• Understand the physiologic and anatomic differences between pediatric and adult patients regarding Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
• Know the indications and contraindications for Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics
• Correctly adjust Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics according to the patient's  individual needs
• Delve into the updated techniques for monitoring and adjustment of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics
• Manage the main pediatric respiratory pathologies requiring Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation based on the latest scientific evidence

Module 9. Ethics, Innovation and Research

• Understand the ethical principles in the use of NIMV, as well as the relevant rules and regulations and the civil and criminal liability of healthcare personnel
• Have a thorough understanding of the ethical and legal considerations in decision making in patients with limited decision-making capacity and in patients at the end of life
• Investigate new technologies in mechanical ventilation, NIMV in sleep apnea and NIMV at home
• Delve into the latest research in the management of NIMV

Module 10. Monitoring in Chronic Home NIMV

• Know the recent indications for the use of NIMV in chronic patients at home
• Explore telemonitoring as a tool for the follow-up and evaluation of NIMV patients
• Identify updated strategies for the prevention and management of Anxiety and Depression in NIMV patients
• Explore the opportunities and challenges of tele-education and tele-training in NIMV

Through this program, you will learn the sophisticated techniques to undertake the pre-NIMV evaluation of the patient”