Date

July 24 - 25, 2025

Location

CHEST Global Headquarters
2595 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
UNITED STATES

CME credits and MOC points

28.75

Critical Care Mechanical Ventilation: Mastering Today, Envisioning Tomorrow

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APPs and in-training professionals receive an additional $270 off the early bird price.

About this course

Dates: July 24-25, 2025 | Credits: 28.75* | Location: CHEST HQ in Glenview, IL

Thousands of learners have successfully used this hands-on course over several decades to help their patients with respiratory failure. The continually evolving curriculum focuses on solving clinical problems using the principles of mechanical ventilation such as ventilator modes, graphic analysis, lung mechanics, and respiratory physiology.

What you'll learn

Core principles of mechanical ventilation with a keen focus on lung protection

How to manage patients with severe oxygenation impairment

The art of analyzing ventilator graphics to adapt to changing lung mechanics and achieve optimal patient-ventilator synchrony

Effective strategies to optimize the use of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy and noninvasive ventilation

How to confidently navigate ventilator emergencies and troubleshoot difficult situations

Overview of ongoing debates and conundrums in the field of mechanical ventilation

Who should attend

SPECIALTIES

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology

CLINICIAN TYPE

Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Fellows

LEVEL

All experience levels

*CME credits are subject to change

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Study with the experts. Pass your exam.

Course content follows the ABIM critical care medicine blueprint for the 10-year Maintenance of Certification exam and the LKA.

Cardiovascular Disorders: 17.5%

Critical Care Ultrasound Scanning: 2%

Gastrointestinal Disorders: 5%

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders: 5.5%

Infectious Disease: 12%

Neurologic Disorders: 9.5%

Pharmacology and Toxicology: 4.5%

Pulmonary Disease: 20%

Renal, Endocrine, and Metabolic Disorders: 15%

Research, Administration, and Ethics: 2%

Surgery, Trauma, and Transplantation: 7%

Why trust CHEST?

Expect personalized instruction from nationally renowned experts with low learner-to-teacher ratios when you attend a CHEST course.

Holds Accreditation With Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

First medical association in the United States to receive accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Meet Your Instructors

CHEST faculty are nationally recognized experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine who are trusted, respected clinicians in the chest medicine community. Through immersive learning experiences, our instructors help practitioners deliver exceptional care to their patients.

Health and safety information | Attendees are expected to comply with all health and safety requirements in effect at the time of this CHEST event. CHEST reserves the right to adjust requirements and will notify attendees as applicable. Attendees are responsible for checking for updates issued by the state, city, venue, or CHEST before traveling to the location.

Save big on this and future courses as a member of CHEST. Select “Course + Membership” to save up to $330 on this course. Plus, you'll receive Enhanced membership for the price of Basic. Membership pricing varies based on your profession. Learn about the benefits of CHEST membership.

Tuition

Physicians, doctoral professionals, or industry representatives

Early bird rate – through June 18

$2,269 Member

$2,599 Nonmember

Regular rate – June 19 or later

$2,369 Member

$2,699 Nonmember

APPs, RTs, in-training, and retirees

Early bird rate – through June 18

$1,549 Member

$1,659 Nonmember

Regular rate – June 19 or later

$1,919 Member

$2,029 Nonmember

Your tuition fee includes attendance at all course sessions and electronic access to course materials. (Printed materials or flash drives will not be provided.) Lunch and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Breakfast is available at CHEST-affiliated hotels.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition refund requests for this course must be received in writing by 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be given after 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If you choose "Become a Member" when you register, only your course registration can be cancelled. No refunds will be given for membership.

CHEST reserves the right to cancel this course no later than 4 weeks prior to the start date. If a cancellation is necessary, your registration fee will be refunded, but CHEST is not responsible for other costs of attendance, such as travel.

To register by phone, contact our Help Team: +1 (800) 343-2227 or +1 (224) 521-9800

Day 1: 7:30 am – 5:25 pm CT
Day 2: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm CT

Hands-on Workshops

Optimal Initial Mechanical Ventilator Settings
Noninvasive Ventilation and High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy
Oxygenation
Fix the Ventilator: “What Went Wrong?”
Ventilator Emergencies: “What the Heck Is Going on?”
Patient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony

Live Interactive Discussions

Design Principles, Ventilator Modes/Pulmonary Mechanics/Scalars Demonstration
“Clinical Megacase” With Audience Response
Safe and Effective Ventilation
Masterclass: State of the Evidence
Novel Modes/Novel Monitoring
Ventilator Management Conundrums and Controversies

Online Modules

Design Principles of Modern Ventilators
Applied Respiratory System Mechanics
Patient-Ventilator Interactions
Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Ventilator Care Beyond the Medical-Surgical ICU
Management of Severe Hypoxemia
Management of Obstructive Lung Disease
Ventilator Discontinuation Process

Start planning your travel to and from this course with special CHEST rates and discounts. Learn about hotel, flight, and transportation options.