Online Respiratory

• Physiology of mucus
• Deep breathing and coughing
• Postural drainage
• Chest percussion and vibration
• Positive expiratory pressure and airway oscillating therapy
• High frequency chest wall oscillation therapy, also known as vest therapy
• Mechanical in-exsufflation, also known as cough assist therapy
• Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation therapy

This interactive online course focuses on how to care for patients who use CPAP or BiLevel (also called BiPAP) therapy. It consists of six videos followed by three case scenarios for an opportunity to apply what you've learned. Topics include:

• Introduction to CPAP/BiLevel (BiPAP) therapy
• System parts
• Machine settings
• Fitting and adjusting masks
• Patient comfort and compliance
• General machine cleaning and troubleshooting

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on respiratory equipment, techniques and therapies commonly used for medically complex patients with an emphasis on the home care environment. Topics include:

• Infection prevention
• Oxygen equipment
• Safe oxygen Use
• Pulse oximeters
• Nebulized medications
• Humidification systems
• Suction machines and supplies
• Suction devices
• Suction techniques
• Emergency preparedness

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on respiratory equipment, techniques and therapies commonly used for medically complex patients with an emphasis on the home care environment. Topics include:

• Infection prevention
• Oxygen equipment
• Safe oxygen Use
• Pulse oximeters
• Nebulized medications
• Humidification systems
• Suction machines and supplies
• Suction devices
• Suction techniques
• Emergency preparedness

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on how to handle emergencies in the home setting. Each scenario was filmed in PHS’s Simulation Lab and allows the learner to respond to questions to determine the best course of action. 

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on general tracheostomy tube concepts. In addition, extra information is added to prepare the participants for both routine and emergency tracheostomy care situations. The course is designed to provide practical information and tools for the hands-on care provider. Topics include

• Reasons for tracheostomy tubes.
• Types and sizes of tracheostomy tubes.
• How to properly utilize a cuffed tracheostomy tube.
• Application and care for double cannula tracheostomy tubes.
• Accessories for tracheostomy tubes, including a speaking valve.
• Care and cleaning of trach tubes, trach stomas and proper securing techniques.
• Routine trach tube change procedure.
• How to perform an emergency trach tube change.

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on general tracheostomy tube concepts. In addition, extra information is added to prepare the participants for both routine and emergency tracheostomy care situations. The course is designed to provide practical information and tools for the hands-on care provider. Topics include

• Reasons for tracheostomy tubes.
• Types and sizes of tracheostomy tubes.
• How to properly utilize a cuffed tracheostomy tube.
• Application and care for double cannula tracheostomy tubes.
• Accessories for tracheostomy tubes, including a speaking valve.
• Care and cleaning of trach tubes, trach stomas and proper securing techniques.
• Routine trach tube change procedure.
• How to perform an emergency trach tube change.

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on the basic skills needed to care for invasive and noninvasive ventilator patients. There is an emphasis on the home care environment. Topics include:

• Patient Interfaces
• Ventilator Circuits
• Ventilator Settings
• Ventilator Modes
• Measured Values
• Ventilator Alarms
• Safety Procedures and Emergency Backup Options

This interactive, narrated, self-paced online course focuses on the basic skills needed to care for invasive and noninvasive ventilator patients. There is an emphasis on the home care environment. Topics include:

• Patient Interfaces
• Ventilator Circuits
• Ventilator Settings
• Ventilator Modes
• Measured Values
• Ventilator Alarms
• Safety Procedures and Emergency Backup Options