Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Self-Directed

Review the epidemiology, risk factors, and pathogenesis of ventilator-associated pneumonia, along with strategies for diagnosis, prevention, and management.

0 of 8 lessons
1 CRCE Hour
Self-Directed Medical Errors / Patient Safety
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Arthur Jones
EdD, RRT

Course Objectives

  1. Explain the importance of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
  2. Describe the epidemiology of VAP.
  3. Identify the risk factors for VAP.
  4. Outline the pathogenesis of VAP.
  5. Recommend diagnostic techniques for VAP.
  6. Recommend preventative measures for VAP.
  7. Recommend strategies for management of VAP.

This course meets the criteria for California RCP Leadership.

Course Content and Evaluation

VAP Lesson 1
VAP Lesson 2
VAP Lesson 3
VAP Lesson 4
VAP Lesson 5
VAP Lesson 6
Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Self-Directed Evaluation
Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia SD Post-Test
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