NIOSH-Approved

Spirometry: Pulmonary Function Testing in Occupational Health

Refresher

In conjunction with Occupational Marketing, Inc. (OMI)
Dates

Mon.,  Sept. 19, 2005

 Location

UCLA School of Nursing
Fee

$310

Overview:

This course will provide instruction in all aspects of spirometry through lectures, practicums and testing.  This NIOSH-approved course has been developed according to current American Thoracic Society standards for pulmonary function testing.

Who should attend:

Training is intended for occupational health nurses, physicians, technicians, industrial hygienists, and others responsible for performing accurate pulmonary function testing of employees.

Agenda/Topics:

As a result of attending these workshops, you should be able to:

  • Describe the value of spirometry testing in clinical and occupational settings
  • Describe and instruct on the basic anatomy and physiology relevant to spirometry
  • Perform spirometry and interpret results
  • Calculate correctly FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75% and compare with predicted normals

Professional Points:

  • General credit: Continuing Education Units—1.5. 
  • The full course has been awarded 2.5 CM points by  ABIH, approval #14407 and 1.5 COC points by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.  
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider CEP #11558, for 15.6 contact hours.

Link to Brochure/Registration:

http://www.occupational.com/edu3.htm and click on "Continuing Education"