Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Care - NEW

Welcome to our Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Care Online Training Module. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion. The course duration is approximately 1 hour and will earn you 1 CPD point. You have 6 months from the date of purchase to finish this training.


Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Care
Course Duration: 1 Hour

1. Introduction to PAP
o What PAP is and why it’s used
o Where PAP fits in care home and community practice
2. Therapy modalities
o CPAP: mechanism, typical use, masks, pressure ranges, ramp and exhalation relief
o BiPAP/NIV: IPAP, EPAP, pressure support, backup rate, typical use cases
o APAP and other modes (AVAPS, ASV): when they appear in the community
3. Indications and contraindications
o OSA, COPD with hypercapnia, OHS, neuromuscular disease, acute hypoxemia
o Absolute and relative contraindications
4. Patient assessment and preparation
o Baseline obs, mental status, airway and secretion assessment, skin checks
o Consent, education, environment, equipment verification
5. Set-up and initiation
o Mask selection and fitting
o Starting pressures, ramp, humidification
o Early checks for leaks and synchrony
6. Monitoring and ongoing care
o Vital signs, comfort, skin checks, device data and adherence
o Documentation and follow up
7. Infection control and cleaning
o Daily and weekly routines for mask, tubing, humidifier, filters
o Drying, storage, no-sharing policy, AGP precautions
8. Troubleshooting and adherence
o Leaks, skin injury, dryness, aerophagia, noise, alarms
o Behavioural strategies and comfort features
9. Communication, risk and escalation
o Coaching patients and families
o Risk assessment, emergency responses, equipment failure plans


Learning objectives:
• Explain how CPAP, BiPAP and other PAP modes work and how they differ.
• Identify indications and contraindications in care home and community settings.
• Set up devices, fit masks, apply prescribed pressures, and use humidification.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and patient comfort.
• Apply infection control and cleaning schedules for all components.
• Troubleshoot common issues and improve adherence.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families to build confidence and compliance.
• Complete risk assessments and follow escalation pathways.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills through assessment.

We hope you find this module informative and beneficial for your professional development in Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Care.

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly at 0208 3266 704 or email contact@trainhealthcare.com.

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Nursing and Midwife Council's (CPD Points).

Requirements:
It is necessary to complete 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points) of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.
Of these 35 hours (35 Nursing CPD Points), a minimum of 20 hours (20 Nursing CPD Points), should be dedicated to participatory learning, which involves engaging in activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.