Course Description:

This two-day course on the Introduction to Spirometry is designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) or healthcare assistants (HCAs) who are new to the field of Spirometry. The program takes participants on a journey from fundamental knowledge of the subject to a more confident and proficient ability to conduct accurate spirometry.

Importance of Accurate Spirometry in COPD Care:

Undoubtedly, accurate spirometry is a crucial aspect of providing optimal COPD care in a general practice setting. This course emphasises the significance of precise spirometry in enhancing COPD management.

Course Details:

Please ensure to bring your own Spirometers and calibration syringes for the entire duration of the course.

Day 1:

- 09:15 AM: Coffee and registration

- 09:30 AM: Introduction and course objectives

- 09:40 AM: Overview of Spirometry – Importance and applications

- 10:00 AM: Equipment maintenance and calibration

- 10:45 AM: Coffee break

- 11:00 AM: Patient preparation and conducting the test (Theory and demonstration)

- 13:00 PM: Lunch break

- 14:00 PM: Ensuring accuracy and troubleshooting

- 14:30 PM: Basic interpretation of results

- 15:00 PM: Case studies

- 15:30 PM: Action plan, evaluation, and available resources

- 15:45 PM: Course conclusion for the day

Day 2:

- 09:15 AM: Coffee and registration

- 09:30 AM: Quiz to recap day 1 learnings

- 09:40 AM: Review of day 1, including maintenance and conducting the test

- 10:00 AM: Analyzing obtained tracings and addressing encountered issues

- 10:45 AM: Coffee break

- 11:00 AM: Advanced interpretation of results

- 13:00 PM: Lunch break

- 14:00 PM: Patient scenarios and real-life applications

- 14:30 PM: Identifying concerns and determining appropriate actions

- 14:30 PM: Establishing spirometry clinics/sessions effectively

- 15:00 PM: Case studies

- 15:30 PM: Action plan, evaluation, and additional resources

- 15:45 PM: Course conclusion and wrap-up

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals and significance of spirometry in medical practice.

2. Perform spirometry confidently and accurately, ensuring reliable results.

3. Interpret spirometry results at a basic and advanced level for effective patient assessment.

4. Troubleshoot common issues encountered during spirometry testing.

5. Apply acquired knowledge to real-life patient scenarios and make informed decisions regarding patient care.

6. Establish and conduct spirometry clinics or sessions efficiently in a primary care setting, enhancing COPD care.