Certificate
Ventilator Service Technician
A 18-credit certificate for technicians who service hospital critical care and anesthesia ventilators. You begin with the respiratory physiology and ventilation modes behind every alarm and waveform, then study the pneumatic side of the machine: blenders, compressors and turbines, proportional and exhalation valves, flow and pressure sensors, oxygen cells, humidification and patient circuits. Next comes the electronic architecture — control and monitor processors, safety systems, power and battery management, drive and signal conditioning circuits — with service modes, fault codes and systematic board-level troubleshooting. The final course covers calibration, verification against a gas flow analyzer and test lung, electrical safety testing, preventive maintenance and recordkeeping. Coursework is vendor-neutral and covers hospital critical care and anesthesia ventilators in general. The last two courses cover advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics, then inspection, regulations and compliance.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Explain ventilation mechanics, modes, and waveforms well enough to interpret a clinical complaint
- 02Trace faults through blending, valve, sensor, and humidification systems using pneumatic schematics
- 03Diagnose ventilator electronics from fault codes, event logs, and measurements at the board
- 04Calibrate flow, pressure, and oxygen sensors and verify performance with a flow analyzer and test lung
- 05Perform electrical safety and alarm verification testing
- 06Complete incoming inspection, preventive maintenance, and post-repair documentation
Careers
Where graduates work
- Ventilator service technician
- Respiratory equipment technician
- Biomedical equipment technician (critical care)
Curriculum
Term 1
Respiratory Physiology and Ventilation Fundamentals
This course covers respiratory anatomy, gas exchange, ventilation mechanics, modes, controls, waveforms, and alarms for servicing positive pressure respiratory equipment.
Critical Care Ventilator Systems
This course provides comprehensive training on critical care ventilator systems, covering gas supply, internal components, patient circuits, and fault tracing using pneumatic schematics.
Term 4
Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
This advanced course equips students with the specialized skills needed for in-depth troubleshooting and board-level diagnostics of critical care ventilators. It emphasizes systematic fault isolation, schematic interpretation, and practical repair techniques to restore device functionality and ensure patient safety.
Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for ensuring critical care ventilators comply with industry regulations and safety standards. Students will learn about inspection protocols, documentation requirements, and incident reporting for safe and effective device operation.
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