CE162: Mechanical Ventilation: Key Concepts Explained Simply
Therapists play a critical role in the management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation. This 4-hour webinar is ideal for any therapists who are currently or considering working with patients on mechanical ventilation in ICU, long term acute care hospitals, or home health services. The content is focused on essential information and includes an overview of basic concepts, invasive mechanical ventilation, and non-invasive ventilation. This webinar will guide clinicians through the process of understanding the complexities of mechanical ventilation concepts in a simple and practical manner. It will also inspire therapists to immediately apply the learned mechanical ventilation material to clinical and academic practice.
Suggested Audience: PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, and other ICU Healthcare Professionals
Date & Time
October 23, 2025 from 3 - 7:30 p.m. EST
Location
Virtual
Cost
$220
CEHs
- 4.0 Contact Hours/0.4 CEUs
- PT: Illinois Dept of Financial & Professional
- Regulation License # 216.000338
- California: CPTA #21-113 (0.4 CEUs)
- Florida: CE21-787412 (4.0CEUs)
- Louisiana: (4.0 CEUs)
- Minnesota: #4333 (4 CEUs)
- Ohio: #21S0854 (4 CEUs)
- Texas: 74535TX (4.0 CCUs)
- OT: Perme ICU Rehab Seminars is an AOTA Approved Provider. Approval # 01875 for 4.0 CEUs. (AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures)
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, the participants will be able to:
- Identify ventilator settings and patient data on ventilator screen
- Describe the significance of PEEP
- Explain three common modes of mechanical ventilation
- Discuss two indications for non-invasive ventilation
- Synthesize information for use in clinical and academic therapy practice
Course Schedule
| Time (EST) | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Overview of mechanical ventilation: Key concepts |
| 4 p.m. | Break |
| 4:10 p.m. | Invasive mechanical ventilation |
| 5:30 p.m. | Break |
| 5:40 p.m. | Non-invasive ventilation |
| 6:30 p.m. | Break |
| 6:40 p.m. | Solidifying knowledge with practical application |
| 7:15 p.m. | Discussion & Final thoughts |
Speaker
Christiane Perme, PT CCS FCCM
Christiane Perme, PT CCS FCCM is a graduate from the Catholic University in Brazil. She is a Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist and a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Mrs. Perme is the owner of Perme ICU Rehab Seminars and a Clinical Development Specialist at the Houston Methodist Hospital, where she practiced primarily in ICU for 30 years. She has published 18 articles and is coauthor in 9 book chapters. Mrs. Perme has presented hundreds of courses and lectures in the United States. She is also a world-renowned speaker with presentations in Colombia, Puerto Rico, Denmark, Russia, Brazil, Nigeria, and at the World Physical Therapy Congress in Spain, Canada and Netherlands.
Testimonials
“Great visual examples of various vent settings and impact of vent settings on patient care, also great information of specific vent settings and how they apply to mobility in the ICU… “
"The course was amazing!!!"
“Chris' enthusiasm and encouragement are priceless, really motivating to go to work on Monday and apply what I learned today!”
“Clearly and simply defined the way the ventilator works for therapists.”
“The entire webinar was helpful. I especially found the thorough explanation of the various modes of ventilation and implication for therapy helpful.”
“The case study at the end tied everything together very well.”