Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the signs and clinical presentation of neonatal respiratory distress.
• Identify common causes of respiratory distress in neonates and understand their pathophysiology.
• Understand the fundamentals of neonatal pulmonary mechanics and their relevance.
• Apply respiratory physiology concepts to optimise ventilatory management and patient outcomes.
• Understand the components, functions, and operation of neonatal ventilators.
• Understand the core differences between invasive ventilation modes
• Identify complications associated with mechanical ventilation and implement strategies to minimise risk.

Why Attend?

The successful management of neonatal mechanical ventilation requires a strong understanding of physiology, technology, and clinical decision-making. This course provides a practical and engaging learning experience that empowers healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based respiratory care to neonates. Participants will leave with increased confidence in assessing, managing, and supporting ventilated neonates across a variety of clinical settings.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:
Nurses, Clinical Technologists, Paramedics, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of critically ill neonatal patients.

Clinical Trainer: Laraine Anker

Laraine Anker is a highly respected Critical Care Nurse, Clinical Educator and Respiratory Product Specialist with extensive experience in neonatal, paediatric, and adult ventilation. A former Critical Care Unit Manager and currently the Product Manager and Clinical Educator for the Respiratory Divsion; Laraine combines decades of hands-on clinical experience with specialist expertise in mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory technologies.

Delivering more than 40 courses annually across the country, Laraine is renowned for transforming complex respiratory concepts into practical, bedside knowledge that clinicians can immediately apply. Her engaging teaching style, exceptional clinical insight, and ability to bridge theory with real-world practice have made her courses some of the most sought-after and consistently well-attended educational programmes in critical care and respiratory medicine.