Critical Ventilation
Confidence on the Vent, Clarity Under Pressure
Canada’s only ventilator course built for frontline clinicians. This program combines real-world simulation with hands-on ventilator training, giving you the skills and confidence to manage BiPAP, HFNC, and invasive ventilation—even without RT support.
the OVERVIEW
Duration: Full-day (8–9 hours)
Location: Delivered in your hospital or at scheduled central events
Hospital Capacity: Up to 12 participants
Open Access Capacity: Up to 8 participants
Format: 12+ rapid fire simulation cases
Cost:
Hospitals: Starting at $8,250 + HST
Open Access: $1,300 + HST (physician), $800 + HST (non-physician/resident)
Group Discounts: Available for teams booking together. Minimum of 7 Participants Required.
This session is eligible for 8 Mainpro+ Certified Assessment Activity Credits and 8 Mainpro+ Certified Activity Credits per 8-hour session.
the experience
Practical Pearls – Tips that translate directly to ED and ICU shifts
Small Group Format – Limited seats for maximum interaction and individualized coaching
Simulation-Based Decision-Making – Manage SCAPE, severe asthma, bronchiolitis, and other acute cases in real time
Invasive Ventilation Basics – Modes, initial settings, alarms, and waveform interpretation
Non-Invasive Support – BiPAP and HFNC setup, patient selection, and troubleshooting
12+ Rapid-Fire Cases – Maximum hands-on time at the ventilator, practicing troubleshooting and escalation under pressure
Pre-Course Preparation – 1+ hour of in-house video modules and the Critical Ventilation Manual included with registration
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Ventilators save lives — but for many clinicians, they’re a source of uncertainty and stress.
Settings, alarms, and patient changes can feel overwhelming, especially without daily exposure or reliable RT support.
Critical Ventilation takes the fear out of the ventilator by blending practical instruction with high-stakes simulation, so you’re ready to make confident, timely decisions when your patient’s life depends on it.
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Emergency and ICU clinicians: physicians, nurses, NPs, PAs, and RTs
Hospitals aiming to strengthen team-wide ventilator knowledge
Clinicians working without 24/7 RT coverage or on unfamiliar equipment
Individuals looking to build confidence in high-acuity ventilation scenarios
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Dual Expertise – Taught by emergency physicians and experienced RT educators
Maximum Hands-On Time – Direct practice with the ventilator and real equipment, not just theory
Blended Learning – Clear instruction + videos + course manual + rapid-fire simulation
Real-World Design – Built for both individual clinicians and interprofessional teams
Take-Home Resources – Includes 1+ hour of pre-course video modules and the Critical Ventilation Manual for ongoing reference
FEEDBACK FROM THE FRONTLINE
Ready To STRENGTHEN
YOUR TEAM?
Looking to coordinate this one-of-a-kind course for your department or team? We’d be happy to connect.
SHARPEN YOUR EDGE
Want to build ventilator confidence? Explore our upcoming open-access sessions and reserve your spot.
want to learn online?
If you can’t make it to one of our upcoming in person sessions, check out our fully online course, Critical Ventilation: On Demand.
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