Keith Varnes
RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C
Keith Varnes, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C, is the company founder, President, and chief visionary of Respiratory Associates. He creates content for our continuing education courses (Recorded Live, Real-Time Live Broadcast, and our Self-Directed courses). He has been in the respiratory field since 1983 enjoying a diverse career including DME, software development, agency staffing, and working at a level 1 trauma center. He is also an ACLS and PALS instructor.
Ethical & Legal Issues: Medical Devices Live Broadcast
Learning Objectives:
1) Describe the ethical and legal responsibilities of respiratory care practitioners and managers in adhering to regulations and preventing adverse events related to medical devices.
2) Discuss the ethical implications of examples of medical device adverse events.
Infection Control for Respiratory Care Live Broadcast
Learning Objectives:
1. Classify types of Microorganisms
2. Discuss pathogenicity vs. non-pathogenicity as pertaining to microorganisms
3. Locate sources of infection encountered in general patient care
4. Describe routes of transmission of infections in general patient care
Pathophysiology of Asthma Live Broadcast
- Identify common physiologic findings related to asthma
- Describe common asthma triggers
Classification & Management of Asthma Live Broadcast
1. Describe asthma
2. Classify asthma based upon severity
3. Suggest treatment options based upon classification
PALS Primer Live Broadcast
AARC approved live broadcast CEU event – with instant certificates! This course is approved for 1 hour.
Read moreAdvanced Assessment Techniques Live Broadcast
Do not purchase this course – it is not currently scheduled for a live broadcast. It is available to view…
Read moreWeaning Adults from Mechanical Ventilation Live Broadcast
1) Discuss issues related to readiness for weaning from mechanical ventilation
2) Compare ventilator weaning strategies
3) Describe underlying causes for failure to wean from ventilation
Read moreDifficult Airway Management Live Broadcast
1. Identify conditions that predispose to difficult airway access & mask ventilation
2. Describe & compare special devices & techniques for airway access & management
Lung Protective Strategies Live Broadcast
Learning Objectives:
1) Explain the pathogenesis of ventilator-induced lung injury.
2) Explain the rationale and implementation of strategies applied during mechanical ventilation to ensure gas transport, while minimizing ventilator-induced lung injury.