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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.