Respirator Fit Testing Workshop

Course Overview

Overview:

This workshop is devoted to giving you hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative fit testing procedures. We will go through exercises and protocols to provide you with the tools to be a competent fit tester.

Who Should Attend:

The course is designed for anyone with fit testing responsibilities – safety professionals, healthcare providers, industrial hygienists, and occupational health nurses would benefit from attending this workshop.

Professional Points:

• The Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety is an approved provider of the AL Board of Nursing, (ABNP0420, expires 12/22/2025) and has awarded: Respirator Fit Testing Workshop 7.8 contact hours.
• For all others, the Deep South Center for OH&S provides CEU’s for the Respiratory Fit Test Training .65 contact hours.

Program Information: 

• Registration begins at 8:15am with the workshop beginning at 8:30am and wrapping up at 3:00pm. We will have a working lunch.
• Location: For the convenience of our participants, a block of rooms are reserved at the Courtyard Marriott under UAB at the discounted room rate of $109 plus taxes, which includes breakfast and two cocktail beverages, please contact the hotel directly to make your hotel arrangements, 205-879-0400, option 1.

Registration 

• Currently, this course is full, please contact Laura Wilson at wilson75@uab.edu to be added to wait list.  

Registration fees must be received in advance.

Cancellation Policy: If the workshop is canceled, the Deep South Center for OH&S cannot be held responsible for travel expenses. Refund requests must be made in writing 2 weeks prior to course. A 20% processing fee will be deducted.

Need more information? Please contact us at 205.934.7076 or dsc@uab.edu or visit our website at www.uab.edu/dsc.