BiPAP and CPAP Overview

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Defining Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) 
3. Defining the Difference Between BiPAP and CPAP 
4. BiPAP and CPAP Prevalence 
5. What Causes People to Be on BiPAP or CPAP? 
6. What Are the Various BiPAP and CPAP Options? 
7. How and Where Are BiPAP and CPAP Used? 
8. What Are the Clinical Criterium for Being on BiPAP or CPAP? 
9. What Are Some Side Effects and Complications of BiPAP and CPAP? 
10. What Is the Average Cost for BiPAP or CPAP? 
11. How Can Patients Self-Manage BiPAP or CPAP? 
12. What Are Alternatives to BiPAP or CPAP? 
13. What Happens to Patients Who Do Not Have Access to BiPAP or CPAP When Clinically Necessary?  
14. BiPAP and CPAP Special Considerations for Specific Patient Populations or Conditions  
15. BiPAP or CPAP Use and Considerations in Neonate Populations 
16. BiPAP or CPAP Use and Considerations in Pediatric Populations 
17. BiPAP or CPAP Use and Considerations in Populations with Physical Disabilities 
18. BiPAP or CPAP Use and Considerations in Patients with Sleep Disorders 
19. The Role of Telemonitoring in Inpatient and Outpatient BiPAP or CPAP Use 
20. Nursing Considerations 
21. Upcoming Research 
22. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss BiPAP and CPAP Overview​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of BiPAP and CPAP 
2. Describe educational strategies for BiPAP and CPAP use 
3. List alternatives to BiPAP and CPAP use 
4. Explain management techniques for BiPAP and CPAP complications 
5. Discuss recommendations for BiPAP use and monitoring in outpatient, non-clinical settings 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.