Needs Assessment

1. Problem - NAVA is a new concept and technology in the respiratory therapy occupation. Since this is a new concept and not many healthcare systems possess this technology or feel comfortable with running it.

2. Target Learners - Students in the SUNY Upstate respiratory program

3. What is to be learned - This course will help students feel more comfortable with implementing NAVA on patients and making appropriate adjustments.

4. Goal - No matter what your comfort level is when it comes to using technology, my goal is to show you how to engage students to integrate NAVA when managing ventilated patients.

5. Prior Concept - You will need to have a basic knowledge of standard modes of ventilation. It would also be beneficial to have prior knowledge of Servo ventilators and experience with pressure support ventilation.

6. Skills - ventilator management skills, knowledge of work of breathing and respiratory failure

7. Attitudes - My goal in teaching NAVA is to create an understanding for the concept that will empower clinicians to feel excited with using best practice and treat patients at a high level.