Anatomy and physiology of respiration - Indications and goals of respiration - Diseases - Tracheotomy - NIV (non-invasive ventilation) - Respiratory models - Spontaneous and positive pressure ventilation - Types of ventilation Pressure-Controlled Ventilation (PCV/A-PVC) -- Volume-Controlled Ventilation (VCV) -- Pressure-Regulated-Volume-Controlled Ventilation -- Pressure Supporting Ventilation (PSV) -- SIMV - Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation -- AVAPS -- Emergency Management -- Pharmacology -- oxygen therapy -- dysphagia -- communication in nursing relationships -- hygiene -- resistance and compliance -- control mechanisms and control types -- flow and flow curves -- alarms and alarm settings -- measured values of ventilation -- monitoring -- blood gas analysis (BGA) -- respiratory gas conditioning -- secretion management -- weaning -- discharge management in nursing care -- criminal and liability aspects -- implementation of MPG/operator ordinance -- care, power of attorney and living will.