Spirometry knowledge and basic skills
European spirometry training programme – Part 1
Thursday, March 1st 2018 10:00-18:30 or
Friday, March 2nd 2018 10:00-18:30
Copenhagen, Denmark
Aims: The aim of Part 1 “Spirometry Knowledge and Skills” is to ensure that participants acquire the knowledge and basic skills in spirometry best practice. The training programme is designed to cover the theory required to pass the Level I knowledge test and equip participants with the skills needed to perform spirometric tests and successfully complete a Spirometry workbook, including spirometry assignments, calibration logs, and a portfolio of spirometry tests.
LECTURES
10:00 Introduction
- Madsen and B. Hanel
10:10 Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology required for spirometry: short summary
- Mortensen
10:30 Definitions of spirometric values: short summary
- Hanel
11:10 Spirometry equipment
- Mortensen
11:45 Break
12:05 Indications and contraindications of spirometry testing
- Munkholm and J. Mortensen
12:15 Quality assurance theory
- Madsen
12:30 Evaluation of spirometric results
- Sidenius
13:15 Lunch
14:00 Overview of part II, completion and submission of the ERS spirometry workbook
- F. Madsen
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
14:30 Introduction to EDUCATIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
- Hanel and J. Mortensen
The EDUCATIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOP will run simultaneously and participants will be divided into 4 groups and rotate workshops
Workstation 1 - Spirometers – demonstration of how different types of spirometers work and how to clean and maintain them
- Mortensen and experts of applications
Workstation 2 - Evaluation of spirometric results: review spirometry results through case studies
- K. Sidenius
Workstation 3 – Spirometry - how to perform a spirometric test, implement safety measures, and select the best values
- Hanel and M. Munkholm
Workstation 4 - Calibration and quality control - how to calibrate different devices and perform biological control procedures
- Madsen and M. Christensen
14:40 Educational skills workshop
15:30 Educational skills workshop
16:15 Break
16:30 Educational skills workshop
17:20 Educational skills workshop
18:05 Round off and sandwich
18:30 Departure