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NIOSH-Approved SpirometryA 2-1/2 Day Course for Pulmonary Function Testing CertificationCourse DescriptionThis 2-1/2 day NIOSH-approved Spirometry Course is designed for health professionals who conduct spirometric pulmonary function tests and/or interpret test results in industrial and clinical settings. This comprehensive NIOSH spirometry course is appropriate for those with no spirometry background as well as for experienced spirometry users. Though the course assumes no prior spirometry experience or knowledge of respiratory physiology, experienced spirometry users always increase their understanding of spirometry by participating in the course.Using lectures, discussion, and practice sessions, the course presents basic pulmonary pathophysiology, instrumentation requirements, performance of the spirometry test (stressing active coaching), recognition of testing errors and spirometer malfunctions, supervised use of the spirometer, measurement of the spirogram, and calculation of results. OSHA standards, the new ANSI Z88.6-2006 Respirator Use Physical Qualifications for Personnel, and the 2005 American Thoracic Society (ATS) guidelines pertaining to spirometry are reviewed. The goal of this course is to teach not only what the recommendations and requirements are for conducting tests and interpreting results, but also why the recommendations and requirements were made. Over half of the class time is devoted to supervised student practice of the techniques that are presented. Individual attention is ensured by maintaining the student/instructor ratio at 6:1 or better. All lectures are given by Dr. Mary Townsend; all practice session assistants are NIOSH-approved and have extensive spirometry experience. Class size is restricted to 24 or fewer students, to maximize student-faculty interaction and to keep the atmosphere informal and conducive to learning. Topics and presentation styles are varied to keep students interested and involved. Breaks are frequent to help students concentrate and remain focussed. Practical and written examinations are given on the last half-day of the course, and a certificate is awarded if performance is satisfactory. Course Topics
Continuing EducationThis NIOSH-approved Spirometry Course (Approval #101) has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 19.50 AMA Physicians Recognition Award Category 1 Credits.*This CE activity is also approved for 23.5 contact hours by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program has also been approved for up to 19.42 contact hours of Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care. This program has also been approved for up to 2.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. * DuBois Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. DuBois Regional Medical Center designates this a continuing medical education activity and it awards 19.50 AMA Physicians Recognition Award Category 1 Credits and the Pennsylvania Medical Society Member CME Certification. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Faculty participants in continuing medical education activities sponsored by DuBois Regional Medical Center are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflicts of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentations. Course MaterialsIf possible, please bring:a) A calculator. b) Your spirometer operating manual. c) Several test results, with tracings, from your spirometer. Dates & Course LocationCourse locationHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Pittsburgh - AirportPittsburgh, PA Making room reservations:
2008 DatesMarch 31 - April 2 * Nov 17 - 19 * *Immediately followed by CAOHC-Approved Hearing Conservation Workshop. Call Dr. Roger Angelelli, Audiometric Baseline Consulting, at (412) 831-0430 for workshop information. Registration InformationCourse tuition of $535 includes:
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