Asthma Waikato Spirometry Course
Aug 31st - Sep 1st 2022
Virtual places still available.
Cost: $580 per person excl GST.
Our Virtual Course Structure.
Wednesday 31st Aug 2022
9am - 4pm/5pm*: Theory
(allowance for technical isuues)
Thursday 1st Sep 2022
9am – 12pm: Theory
12pm – 3pm: Practicals
3am – 4pm: Exam
The Next Asthma Waikato Spirometry Course is: Virtual
Course Dates:
20/21 Nov 2024
This will be a face-to-face meeting.
Cost: $580 per person excl GST.
Register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss things with you.
Theory
The first day is theory, and you will be able to ask questions as you go. Regular breaks will occur where you can go and get a cuppa or have a restroom break. At the end of the Wednesday you will be given a homework task to complete before meeting again the next day.
Practical
On the second day you will be having a one-to-one with the course tutor, to check practical competency. You will need to be available in the time slot you are given when you register, and sometime in that ‘time window’. The tutor will expect you to coach them through a spirometry test, and analyse and interpret the results you see.
Exam & Homework
At some stage on the second day afternoon, you will be given a form to complete an exam. This will need to be submitted for assessment. The exam is to check your learning and provide feedback to both you and your tutor about what areas (if any) you are struggling in.
Portfolio
The portfolio submission will remain the same as it always is and the requirements of this will be explained fully during the course. You will need to be able to submit at least 10 test results for auditing, along with biological control and calibration results, within the time frame you are given (3 months). You will need to attain a pass rate of 80% or more in order to gain certification.
Apex Medical are the proud supporters of the Asthma Waikato Spirometry Course.
Spirometry Testing
Spirometry is one of the very few medical tests that require a substantial effort from the patient in order for it to be successful. It's critical that the person performing the test is able to not only encourage the patient but is also able to pick up technique errors or performance errors that relate to the test being obsolete. This requires knowledge of "interpretation" during the real time testing.
- Do you know how to correctly interpret the results?
- Are you sure you are performing the test correctly?
- Are you aware of all the contraindications to testing?
- Do you understand the importance of calibration and know how to do it correctly?
Our course is the gold standard in spirometry training
Some feedback from our attendees:
"...excellent information..."
"…really educational, a great educator and explanations were so easy to understand..."
"...it has been a great course and I now feel so much more confident..."
"...very enjoyable and I would recommend others to attend..."
Wrong Course? Need Re-certification?
It is imperative you are correctly trained in what you are doing
Even if you have been doing spirometry testing for years, you need to make sure you are doing it correctly.
What you will learn on the course
This course is designed and run by a Clinical Physiologist. It is an interactive course to learn more about spirometry, understand the international guidelines for the performance of quality spirometry and develop both your skills and confidence in maintaining and using your spirometer.
This course follows ATS/ERS guidelines. In order to gain a certificate of competency, which is valid for two years, the following expectations must be met:
- Full attendance on the course
- Fulfilment of portfolio submission requirements, which includes submission of at least 10 test results for auditing purposes, along with calibration log and biological control log. This portfolio will be marked and the participant must gain at least an 80% pass in order to be awarded certification.
Attending the two day course also offers each person a point of contact for troubleshooting and support.
NOTE: Certification is for two years. After this recertification will be required.
Check out our Re-certification Course for this.
TO REGISTER
SIMPLE! Just fill in our form and we will invoice you. With your payment received, it will secure your place on the course but be quick, spaces are limited per course.
