ESPNIC Non-invasive Ventilation Course
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Advancing excellence in neonatal and paediatric respiratory support
Our two-day course provides a practical introduction to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in neonatal and paediatric care. Through a blend of lectures, skill stations, hands-on workshops and simulation, you will develop the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver safe and effective respiratory support.
Key topics throughout the course include the ICEMAN approach, neonatal and paediatric ventilation equipment, patient-ventilator asynchrony, troubleshooting and recognising and managing NIV failure.
Designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of infants and children requiring respiratory support, our course combines evidence-based learning with practical application in a supportive and interactive environment.
Ticket prices
- Medical (Consultants): £500
- Medical in training: £450
- Nursing and AHP (ANNP’s, AHP, Nurses): £400
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ESPNIC is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the care of the critically ill children and new-borns. Our society is comprised of Nurses, Doctors and Allied Healthcare Professionals who are committed to share knowledge and improve the quality of paediatric and neonatal intensive care at the European and international level. We are dedicated to raise awareness amongst professionals in the field, European and International organisations, through a wide range of activities including annual congresses, training programmes, teaching courses, and network opportunities with the leading experts in the fields of PICU & NICU.
Details
Venue: Postgraduate Medical Education Centre, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9NQ
Date: 11 & 12 Febuary 2027
Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible, with step-free entrances, elevators, and accessible restrooms.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: The ESPNIC e-learning platform license fee is non-refundable once access has been issued.
Meet the faculty
Dr. Martí Pons-Odena - Course Director
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain.
Dr Paula Avram - PCCU Consultant
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Dr Alberto Medina Villanueva - PICU Consultant
Asturias Central University Hospital, Oviedo, Spain.
Dr Wynn Aung - Embrace/PHDU Consultant
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Dr Danielle Pask - Course Organiser - PCC Consultant
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital



