Utilization of High Velocity Therapy for Post Extubation Support

Critical care respiratory therapists discuss their clinical experiences using high velocity therapy as a post-extubation support modality

In this webinar, Matt Pavlichko will review different respiratory modalities available for post-extubation support and explain how high velocity therapy fits in the post-extubation support continuum. Matt will then be joined by two experienced, critical care respiratory therapists Cathy Brenner and Mario Sosaya, to discuss their clinical experiences using high velocity therapy as a post-extubation support modality.

In this webinar, participants will…
- Describe the different respiratory modalities for post-extubation support.
- Describe high velocity therapy in post-extubation support continuum.
- Analyze and discuss the clinical experiences shared by two respiratory care leaders.

Respiratory Therapists can earn 1 AARC RT CRCE. Nurses can earn 1 Contact Hour.


Your Instructor


Matthew S. Pavlichko, MS, RRT-NPS
Matthew S. Pavlichko, MS, RRT-NPS

Matt is the Director of Professional Development and Education, Respiratory Therapy at Vapotherm. He has been in the respiratory therapy field for over 25 years, practicing in South Central Pennsylvania and North Carolina as a respiratory therapist, educator, manager, and director, managing all aspects of respiratory care.

Most recently, Matt was the Respiratory Care & Pulmonary Diagnostic Services Director at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, PA. Prior to working at Lancaster General, he was the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Levine Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health (formally Carolinas HealthCare System) in Charlotte, NC for 4 years.

Matt holds degrees from the University of St. Francis in Health Care Leadership and Training & Development as well as Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist designation from the NBRC. He has been an active member of the AARC, NCSRC, and PSRC. Matt currently serves as the President for the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care and a founding member of the Leadership Association for Respiratory Services.


Course Curriculum


  Utilization of High Velocity Therapy for Post Extubation Support
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
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How do I get my CRCE credit for this course?
After you watch the video lecture(s), pass the quiz and fill out the evaluation form, you will receive your electronic CRCE certificate the same day. We notify the AARC of passed courses at the beginning of each month.

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