Course Information:
This NIOSH-approved spirometry training course (approval #010) deals with all aspects of spirometry testing. One special aspect of this course is the high quality of individual instruction consisting of three (3) full days. All lectures are given by Dr. Roy McKay, who has taught this course for nearly three (3) decades. This course uses a combination of lectures and hands-on practice to learn spirometry testing. Technique and problem solving sessions will be conducted using small groups with no more than five (5) students per instructor. Because a small class size is important to ensure proper training of the student, the class size is limited.

Our three day program is designed for individuals who desire more information than a 2 day program. The additional day allows more time using the spirometer to improve the student's testing technique. The third day also gives the student an additional evening to prepare for the final exam. A certificate is awarded to all students who successfully pass the final examination.

Painless Format!
We believe spirometry training should be a pleasurable experience. Therefore, our newly revised teaching methods will emphasize learning new skills in a painless manner.

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for persons who will conduct lung function testing. Successful completion of this course will satisfy all NIOSH training requirements.

Prerequisites:
None. Prior experience conducting pulmonary function tests is NOT needed. Students must, however, have basic math skills (division, multiplication, decimals, percentages, etc) and be able to perform simple calculations using a hand-held calculator.

Objectives:
The participant will learn the proper technique necessary to obtain test results meeting all NIOSH and American Thoracic Society (ATS) requirements. Students will also learn how to calculate specific test results and understand their meaning. Predicted values, significant changes from year-to-year, calibration, and interpretation of test results will be presented.