This spirometry course will discuss obstructive and restrictive disease processes, basic measurements, reference values, repeatability and acceptability, and how to perform a quality procedure. Also discussed is calibration of the spirometer and patterns of abnormal results.
Participants should read the ATS/ERS Task Force Standardisation of Lung Function Testing: Standardisation of Spirometry guideline, the GOLD Spirometry Guide, and the GOLD Spirometry Quick Guide (included for convenience).
Successful completion of this course includes earning a score of 70% or higher on the course post-test.
**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**
2023
Approved for 2.00 CRCE Hours.