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BOP Spirometry workshop

Work as part of a small group to learn the theoretical and practical fundamentals of this important lung function test. Gain the confidence to perform spirometry accurately and safely with your patients, allowing your practice to care for patients with a greater level of diagnostic certainty. This course is presented by Tauranga Hospital Respiratory Physiologists and follows the Australian and NZ Society of Respiratory Science guidelines for spirometry training.

WHO: Practice Nurses, and anyone in the community who wants or needs to perform spirometry. Attendees should have access to a working spirometer, and calibration syringe.

WHERE: Tauranga Hospital - Education Centre, 889 Cameron Rd via Gate 9

WHEN: 10th and 11th August 2023, 9am – 4pm

BRING: Your spirometer

COST: $575 inc GST

WHAT: A two-day workshop including theory and practical practice; workbook, lunch and morning/afternoon tea supplied. Completion of a patient spirometry portfolio in the workplace is required to receive your course certificate after the workshop. The course will cover:

Anatomy/Physiology ATS/ERS guidelines

Calibration

Practical work

Acceptability and repeatability Quality control Case studies Interpretation

To register – please complete the information over the page

For further information, please contact Hamish – hamish.collie@bopdhb.govt.nz

Registration

To register – please complete the information, scan and email to hamish.collie@bopdhb.govt.nz

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