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NIOSH Audit CommentsNIOSH Approved Spirometry (Full Course)NIOSH Approved Spirometry RefresherRespirator Fit-Testing WorkshopCourse DirectorREGISTRATION FORMContinuing Education CreditNIOSH-approved Web-Based Spirometry
| NIOSH-Approved Spirometry RefresherSpirometry Refresher and Respirator Fit-Testing Workshop in Two Days in Pittsburgh!NIOSH Spirometry Program ChangesThough completion of a NIOSH-approved spirometry course is not required by OSHA for technicians outside of the cotton industry, NIOSH-approved courses have become the benchmark and best practice for training health professionals to conduct screening spirometry in the occupational setting. Certificates of course completion remain valid for 5 years from the course date. Students who completed their initial NIOSH-approved course in 2000 or later may take a NIOSH-approved Spirometry Refresher Course by 12/31/12 to extend their certification for 5 years from the Refresher Course date. To register for the Refresher Course, students must provide a copy of their full NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Course certificate to establish eligibility for the course. However, students who completed their initial NIOSH-approved course prior to 2000 must repeat the full course to maintain an active certificate of course completion. That new certificate will then be active for 5 years from the course date. The course briefly reviews the pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive impairments and emphasizes correct performance of spirometry and the effects of technical errors and spirometer malfunctions on test results. Students practice recognizing testing errors, using problem graphs from quality control samples. The goal of the course is not only to review what the recommendations and requirements are for conducting tests and interpreting results, but also why the recommendations and requirements were made. In the classes, Dr. Townsend draws on her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of various spirometers, acquired through on-going consulting with a variety of clients. As she helps clients solve their spirometry problems and identify optimal spirometer configurations, Dr. Townsend obtains new information to share with her students, enabling them to work more effectively with their own equipment and to optimize their spirometry testing skills.
OSHA standards, the ANSI Z88.6-2006 Respirator Use Physical Qualifications for Personnel, and the 2005 American Thoracic Society (ATS) guidelines pertaining to spirometry are reviewed. Current recommendations are presented for spirometer calibration checks and for interpretation of results as normal or indicating obstructive or restrictive impairment. NIOSH recommends that each student submit a sample of graphs to be critiqued for technical quality prior to the course. Class size is limited to maximize student-faculty interaction and to keep the atmosphere informal and conducive to learning. Topics are varied to keep students interested and involved. Breaks are frequent to help students concentrate and remain focussed. All lectures are given by Dr. Mary Townsend; all practice session assistants are experienced in spirometry. The course is co-provided by UPMC Work Partners. A certificate extending NIOSH certification by 5 years is awarded upon completion of the course. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7.50 American Board of Preventive Medicine Maintenance of Certification (ABPM-approved MOC) Credits. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
(AAOHN), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, for 7.5 contact hours.
If possible, please bring: a) A calculator. b)Your spirometer operating manual. May 9, 2012 * * To be followed by a Respirator Fit-Testing Workshop, a one day hands-on course covering qualitative and quantitative fit-testing. September 11, 2012 * * Preceding the Northeast Association. of Occupational Health Nurses (NEAOHN) 2012 Conference. Class size is limited, so please register early to assure availability. You may pay by check or using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards. Students are enrolled in the order in which payment and registration are received. Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of the tuition payment. Tuition is fully refunded if you cancel five or more weeks before the course date. A $30 service charge is deducted if you cancel 3-5 weeks before the course date. Since expenses are fixed, no refunds are issued if you cancel less than 3 weeks before the course date. However, you may always send an alternate in your place or, if we find a replacement for your registered class date, you may transfer to a later course. Customized on-site courses are also available, and a minimum number of participants is usually recommended. Please call for more information: (412) 343-9946. | |