1. Knowledge and Competence in Spirometry Measurement
2. (European Spirometry Training Programme - Part 2)
Date: Friday, October 6th 2017, 10:00-19:00
Place: Copenhagen, Denmark
2.1. Target audience:
Those who completed:
Training course on spirometry knowledge and basic skills – Part 1
ERS spirometry online knowledge test
The ERS spirometry workbook
2.2. LECTURES
10:00 Welcome and introduction
F. Madsen and B. Hanel
10:15 Technique for performing spirometry
B. Hanel
2.3. WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
10:45 Introduction to EDUCATIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
B. Hanel and J. Mortensen
2.4. The 4 EDUCATIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS
- will run simultaneously and participants will be divided into 4 groups and rotate workshops
2.4.1. Workstation 1- Spirometry Equipment - Module 3
J. Mortensen and experts of applications
Review of workbook assignments
2.4.2. Workstation 2 - Evaluation of Spirometric Results - Module 7
K. Sidenius
Small group with hands-on learning and case-study presentations
Use of educational materials and workbooks to evaluate spirometric results
2.4.3. Workstation 3-Technique for performing spirometry - Module 5
B Hanel and M. Munkholm
Administer spirometric tests
Prepare equipment
Practice testing technique
Recognise pitfalls of spirometry and methods to improve testing technique
Recognition of improperly performed manoeuvres
2.4.4. Workstation 4 - Quality Assurance and lnfection Control - Module 6
F. Madsen and M. Christensen
Lectures and use of handout
Problem-solve issues relating to calibration and verification
Calibration and verification check of equipment
Recognition of abnormal traces due to technical or patient errors
2.5. SCHEDULE FOR WORKSHOPS
10:55 Educational skills workshop
11:45 Educational skills workshop
12:35 Lunch
13:20 Educational skills workshop
14:10 Educational skills workshop
15:00 Coffee break
2.6. LECTURES
15:15 Spirometry Service Management - Module 8
F. Madsen
Understand the importance of keeping all results stored safely and accessible to health care users
Perform and records infection control procedures
Perform and records quality control procedures
Awareness of audit processes and self-assessment of the spirometry service to ensure sufficient clinical skills are maintained and quality is upheld
Plan and ensure consumables for spirometry service (mouthpieces, nose-clips, paper) and ensures routine maintenance of equipment
15:45 Final questions and answers session
Faculty
16:00 Coffee break
2.7. PRACTICIAL ASSESSMENT
16:15 Assessment of competence in Spirometry practice
Chair: F. Madsen
All faculty
Individual assessment: review of complete ERS Spirometry workbooks
Each participant will complete the practical assessment (30 minutes per participant - more assessments will be performed simultaneously)
19:00 Departure