Peninsula University Hospital (PUH)-
Previously named Frankston Hospital

Ngarnga Centre

0745-1700hrs

BEYOND BASIC- ('Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care')
Mechanical Ventilation

This two-day course is primarily designed for critical care clinicians looking to further develop their understanding and practical skills of Mechanical Ventilation in the acutely unwell patient.

The course builds on this foundational knowledge and provides hands‑on experience in managing ventilated ICU patients, interpreting respiratory waveforms, troubleshooting ventilator issues, and caring for patients with ARDS, Asthma, COPD, and acute hypoxic deterioration.

This course consists of clinically based lectures and 'hands-on' skill stations over two days.

Topics include:

Respiratory monitoring/waveform analysis
MV modes, settings and troubleshooting
Common conditions requiring MV
NIV
Weaning from MV

Peninsula Health Staff

Medical $500 contact course administration regarding sponsored positions**

Nursing $150 contact course administration regarding sponsored positions**

Non-Peninsula Health Staff

Medical $650

Nursing $300

Registration fee includes a fully catered course, provider manual, BASIC registration fee, & digital certificate.

We strongly recommend purchasing buyer protection, as we are unable to offer refunds within 30 days of a scheduled course.

For further information, please email:

icu_courses@phcn.vic.gov.au

or call Karen 9784 7422 (during business hours)

Beyond Basic Mechanical Ventilation

Choose your tickets

Peninsula Health JMS / SMS ticket

Non-Peninsula Health JMS / SMS ticket

Peninsula Health ICU Nursing ticket

Non-Peninsula Health Nursing ticket

PUH ICU Medical ticket