Program Overview

Program Details

The program "Ventilación mecánica para pacientes con COVID-19" is a course designed for medical professionals to understand the mechanics of ventilation for patients with COVID-19.

Course Overview

• The course is self-guided and provided by edX.
• It features faculty from Harvard Medical School.
• The course length is 1 week, with 2-5 hours of study per week.

Course Objectives

• The course aims to prepare medical professionals to assist in the management of patients who require ventilatory support during the pandemic.
• It provides general information on mechanical ventilation and different types of ventilatory assistance in patients with COVID-19.

Target Audience

• The course is intended for certified medical professionals.
• It is particularly useful for non-intensivist doctors and other healthcare personnel who may be required to work in critical care areas.

Course Content

• The course covers the basics of mechanical ventilation and its application in patients with COVID-19.
• It emphasizes the importance of understanding ventilatory support in the context of the pandemic.

Faculty

• The instructors include Thomas Piraino, RRT, FCSRT, FAARC, and Dr. Susan Wilcox, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Program Type

• The course is classified as an individual course.
• It is part of the Health Care topic and can be found under the Individual Courses program type.

Additional Information

• The course is archived, indicating it may not be currently available for new enrollments.
• The information provided in the course is not intended to be used as medical advice for diagnosis or treatment.
• Ventilators should always be used under the supervision of a licensed medical professional.