RESPIRATORY FAILURE AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION
INSTITUTION: NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Taught in Greek language 
DURATION (semesters): 4
ECTS (total): 120
TUITION: 3000
Scholarship is offered
CITY: ATHENS
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ACCEPTED: 30
STUDENTS SELECTED BY: Written exams and application evaluation
Part time studying is available
PART TIME DURATION (semesters): 6
OBSERVATION OPTIONS: In Person & From distance
TOPICS
Health and Medicine
KEYWORDS: Respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, hypoxemia, non invasive mechanical ventilation, artificial ventilation, respiratory mechanics, home ventilation
COMMENTS: The aim of Postgraduate program is the acquisition of a potent scientific background in the field of Respiratory Failure and its management, with emphasis on mechanical ventilation.
In the clinical environment, the MSc graduates will be able to offer high level clinical treatment in patients suffering from Respiratory Failure, especially concerning mechanical support of respiration.
In the workplace, the MSc holders will be able to staff departments offering healthcare services to patients with Respiratory Failure, including Intensive Care Units (ICU).
Furthermore, post-graduate students will be able to perform research studies in an environment highly specialized in management of respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation use.
