NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training Course
This is a two day course where students can enjoy learning in a supportive environment. Our course director is Steven Bloom, MS. Mr. Bloom is an environmental scientist with graduate training in respiratory physiology, and is Director of Environmental Affairs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our course advisor is David Christiani, MD, M.S.S., M.S.P.H. Dr. Christiani is the Director of Environmental and Occupational Medicine and Epidemiology (EOME) at the Harvard School of Public Health. The cost is $445.00; group discounts for three or more are available. Participants earn 16 continuing education credits upon course completion. For more information, please contact Kate Blair at 978-369-5680, kate@healthresearchassociates.org. Register online or by mail.
Course Content
Lung Anatomy and Physiology • Occupational Lung Diseases • Technical Methods of Spirometry Testing, Spirometry Calibration, Cleaning, and Instrument Standards • Sample Calculation, Curve Selection, BTPS Correction, Recordkeeping • Patient Instructions, Preparations, Coaching • Spirometry - Performance and Calculations • Predictions, Values and Sources of Variability
• Predictions of Sample Data • Practical Exam: Patient Testing, Spirometry Calculations • Computer Read Values and Respiratory Surveillance Programs • Control Measures
Time and Place
April 12-13, 2012
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Coffee and Lunch will be provided.)
Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Occupational Health Conference Room, 200 Groton Road, Ayer, MA 01432
October 18-19, 2012
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Coffee and Lunch will be provided.)
Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Occupational Health Conference Room, 200 Groton Road, Ayer, MA 01432
Cancellation Policy
