Spirometry Workshop (NIOSH Approved, #104)

Overview:

The objective of the program is to develop individuals who can perform proper spirometry technique. Learning proper spirometry technique requires observation, demonstration and hands-on practice. The basics of respiratory anatomy and physiology, lung volume determinants of respiratory flow and how the environment affects the respiratory system are covered. Participants will be taught the proper techniques for obtaining valid spirometric values as defined by NIOSH including instrumentation and the basis for spirometric measurement, mechanics of data collection, reduction in accordance with the acceptability criteria and the use of predicted values.

Recently, the Center’s Spirometry Workshop was updated, evaluated, and approved by NIOSH in an effort to strengthen the utility and effectiveness of the NIOSH Spirometry Training Program.

Ample time will be allowed to practice spirometric techniques and to master spirometry testing.    

After successfully completing the examination, participants will be issued a certificate.

This does not imply that the individual is a NIOSH pulmonary function technician, but does mean that they have completed a NIOSH approved course.

Professional Points:

The Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety is an approved provider of continuing education units for nurses by the Alabama Board of Nursing (Provider #ABNP0420, expires 12/26/2026) and has awarded 18.0 contact hours for full course participants.

Practicum Instructor:

Annette Shatara, RRT
Alabama Regional Medical Servivces

Accomodations/Location:

The course will be held at the Courtyard Marriott, 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood, AL 35209. For the convenience of our participants, A block of rooms, under UAB, are reserved at the discounted room rate of $ 119 plus taxes, which includes breakfast and two cocktail beverages, please contact the hotel directly at 205-879-0400, option 0.

Registration:

Registration is full, please contact Laura Wilson at wilson75@uab.edu or call 205.934.7076, to be add to waiting list. 

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.