Day 1:

  Morning:

• Introduction & Welcome
• Rationale for Spirometry Testing in the Work Place
• Anatomy & Physiology Relevant to Spirometry Testing
• Measurement and Calculation of: FVC, FEV₁, FEV₁/FVC ratio, etc.
• ATS Validity & Reproducibility Criteria
• Technique for Performing Spirometry

  Afternoon:

• Break-up into Small Groups
• Complete Packet of Practicum Problems
• Leak Testing Practicum
• "Hands-On" Spirometry Testing
  • Introduction to the Spirometer
  • Testing Technique (administer tests)

Day 2:

  Morning:

• Review Homework Problems & Discussion
• Predicted Values
• Interpretation of Test Results
• Variability of Spirometry Testing
• Determination of Significant Changes
  • Year-to-Year, Within-Day, etc.
• Common Lung Diseases and Spirometry Patterns

  Afternoon:

• Break-up into Small Groups (practicum)
• Complete Packet of Practicum Problems (#2)
• "Hands-On" Spirometry Testing
  • Practice Testing Technique
  • Improve Testing Skills
• "Hands-On" Volume Calibration Practicum

Day 3:

  Morning:

• Review Homework Problems & Discussion
• Examples of "invalid" Tracings
• Methods to Improve Testing Technique (Common Pitfalls)
• Peak Flow and Flow/Volume Tracings
• Instrument Standards & Requirements
• Calibration Lecture
• Calibration Problem Solving

  Afternoon:

• Contraindications to Spirometry Testing
• Miscellaneous Topics
• Additional Study Time and Hands-On Practice
• Final Exam

In addition to the above topics, subjects of importance to spirometry testing but not required by NIOSH are included. Exact schedule is subject to change.