Critical
Ventilation.
Confidence on the Vent. Clarity Under Pressure.
Canada's only ventilator course built for frontline clinicians. A full-day simulation intensive combining hands-on ventilator practice with 12+ rapid-fire cases — BiPAP, HFNC, and invasive ventilation, even without RT support.
Built for the Clinician at the Bedside.
Critical Ventilation is a full-day, simulation-based intensive for emergency physicians, ICU nurses, NPs, PAs, and RTs who manage ventilated patients in high-acuity settings — often without 24/7 respiratory therapy support.
The program blends clear instruction with 12+ rapid-fire simulation cases, giving participants maximum hands-on time at the ventilator. Every scenario is built around real ED and ICU dynamics.
Course Snapshot
Duration
Full Day (8–9 hours)
Location
Delivered in your hospital or at scheduled central events
Capacity
Up to 12 participants (hospital)Up to 8 participants (open access)
Format
12+ rapid-fire simulation cases
Accreditation
8 Mainpro+ Certified Assessment Credits + 8 Mainpro+ Certified Activity Credits
Hospital Cost
Starting at $9,000 + HST
Open Access
$1,300 + HST (physician)$800 + HST (non-physician / resident)
Full Access to Critical Ventilation: On Demand.
Every registered participant receives complete access to Critical Ventilation: On Demand — the full online course — before the simulation day.
This isn't a brief orientation. It's a comprehensive, structured course covering ventilator fundamentals, NIV, HFNC, and clinical decision-making. Arriving prepared means the simulation day goes deeper, moves faster, and delivers more.
View the Critical Ventilation: On Demand Course →Included with Registration
Critical Ventilation: On Demand
The complete online course, available immediately upon registration. Work through it at your own pace before the simulation day.
- Ventilator modes, settings, and initial management
- Alarm interpretation and troubleshooting frameworks
- BiPAP and HFNC patient selection and setup
- Waveform interpretation
- High-acuity case walkthroughs
- The Critical Ventilation Manual (PDF reference)
What Happens on Simulation Day.
Invasive Ventilation Basics
Modes, initial settings, alarms, and waveform interpretation — the foundation for every case that follows.
Non-Invasive Support
BiPAP and HFNC setup, patient selection criteria, and real-time troubleshooting at the bedside.
Simulation-Based Decisions
Manage SCAPE, severe asthma, bronchiolitis, and acute respiratory failure in real time.
12+ Rapid-Fire Cases
Maximum hands-on time at the ventilator, practicing troubleshooting and escalation under pressure.
Practical Pearls
High-yield clinical tips built from real cases — applicable on your very next shift.
Small Group Coaching
Limited seats ensure maximum interaction and individualized feedback from faculty throughout the day.
Why It Works.
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.
The course is designed around the reality of frontline practice: limited RT availability, unfamiliar equipment, and patients who deteriorate fast. Every case reflects a scenario you will actually face.
The program is designed for interprofessional teams and individual clinicians alike. Whether you're booking for your entire department or registering for an open-access session, the course adapts to your context.
What Clinicians Are Saying.
I have tried to learn this material on my own so many times. This course actually made it real and manageable! My confidence in managing ventilators and troubleshooting alarms is infinitely better for having taken this course. I'm not intimidated anymore!
Dr. Natalie Cousineau
This course increased my knowledge and confidence with the ventilator. I now feel more capable of managing ventilated patients in the ED and troubleshooting issues based on the patient's condition. Very high yield!
Dr. Juliet Veens
It was fantastic. Highly recommend the course, especially in rural settings. It was adapted to our hospital's needs and the equipment we have. I feel more comfortable on the vent and have a clearer understanding of vent settings and when to use them.
Charlotte, RN
Invest in Your Team's Ventilator Confidence.
For Hospitals
Hospital Delivery
$9,000+ HST
Starting at $9,000 + HST. Delivered on-site at your hospital. Up to 12 participants. Group discounts available for teams of 7 or more.
- Full-day simulation intensive (8–9 hours)
- All participants receive Critical Ventilation: On Demand access
- Critical Ventilation Manual included
- 16 Mainpro+ credits per participant
- Adapted to your hospital's ventilators
Open Access
Individual Registration
$1,300 + HST
Per physician. Non-physician / resident rate: $800 + HST. Up to 8 participants per open-access session.
- Full-day simulation intensive (8–9 hours)
- Critical Ventilation: On Demand access included
- Critical Ventilation Manual included
- 16 Mainpro+ credits
- Scheduled central events across Canada
Bring Critical Ventilation to Your Department.
Delivered on-site at your hospital. Adapted to your equipment. Built for the team that shows up when the ventilator alarms.
Up to 12 participants per hospital session · Group discounts for teams of 7+