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NIOSH-Approved Spirometry: Pulmonary Function Testing in Occupational Health In conjunction with Occupational Marketing, Inc. (OMI) |
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Mon.-Tues., Mar. 28-29, 2005 |
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UCLA School of Nursing |
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$525 |
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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. |
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Training is intended for occupational health nurses, physicians, technicians, industrial hygienists, and others responsible for performing accurate pulmonary function testing of employees. |
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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 |
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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. |
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http://www.occupational.com/OMISignUpForm.html |
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