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Introduction to Spirometry
24 June 2019 @ 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Wessex LMCs Ltd LEaD Account event
Monday 24th June 2019 at Wessex LMCs
Times: 09:30-16:00
Food is provided at this event.
Speakers:
Mrs Maggie Freer
Mrs Kerry Woodward
9:15 – 9:30am coffee and registration 9:30 – 16:00 training
A one day introductory course suitable for new Practice Nurses and HCAs
Aims:
- Provide an overview of what is involved in providing a wuality assured spirometry service in general practice.
- To understand the role of spirometry in the diagnoses and monitoring of respiratory diseases.
- To demonstrate competency in the safe practice of performing spirometry procedures.
- Provide a foundation to access accredited training.
Learning outcomes:
- On completion of this one day course and with support from mentor in practice the health care professional should:
- Understand the importance of calibration, maintenance and cleaning of spirometry equipment.
- Be able to identify absolute and relative contraindications to performing spirometry.
- Advise patient on preparation and correct technique for the procedure and obtaining informed consent.
- Be aware of patient safety throughout the procedure and when to obtain help.
- Understand and define the common terminology used for spirometry.
- Be able to obtain technically acceptable and reproducible measurements.
- Be able to recognise errors on the spirometry traces.
- Understand the role of post bronchodilator spirometry and reversibility testing.
YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE PRE-COURSE WORK BEFORE YOU ATTEND THE TRAINING DAY.
Further information about the pre-course work can be found via the following link:
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/events/8265
Pricing:
All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in the Wessex LMC’s catchment area: £130.00
Non-members: £200
Bath and North East Spmerset Practices NON GPs ONLY: £0
If you would like to book your place onto this course, please click here.