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2008 training schedule

Pulmonary Function Technician Training

See also our Pulmonary Function Refresher course
The OSHA Cotton Dust Standard (29CFR1910.1043) states: Persons other than licensed physicians, who administer the pulmonary function testing required by this section shall have completed a NIOSH-Approved training course in spirometry. This course meets the requirements set forth by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Course topics:

Flow versus volume spirometers (ATS Standards)
Practicum in performing and calculating test results.
Coaching technique and recognizing common errors.
Recognize normal, obstructive and restrictive patterns in spirometry.
Calibration procedures.
Record keeping requirements.

The instructors have extensive experience in Occupational Health, particularly in Respiratory Surveillance programs.

Materials Provided
Attendees will be provided a copy of course materials.

NOTE: Please bring copies of sample tracings of your pulmonary tests to review in the class.

Course Length and Time
2 days (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. )

* New location for 2008

Course Fee: $450

Scheduled course dates for 2008
January 9–10
February 12–13 (FULL)
March 3-4 (Louisville, KY) March 11–12
April 22–23 (CANCELLED)
May 20–21
June 2–3 (Columbus, OH) *
June 17–18
July 23–24
September 10–11
October 15–16
November 5–6
December 9–10

All courses are held in Greensboro, NC unless otherwise noted.

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