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Credit points – 15 Level 2 (diploma)
Notional Study Time 150 hours
Duration: 4 months distance learning
with local study days
Target Groups:
This course is suitable for any
Health professional who is responsible
for recording and interpreting
spirometry in any setting. Students
applying for this module should have
already undertaken some basic training
in spirometry. (e.g. ARTP/BTS foundation
course in Spirometry)
Learning Outcomes:
- Obtain technically acceptable
measurements of dynamic lung volumes
- Analyse normal and abnormal lung
patterns, obtained from dynamic lung
volumes, and identify errors in
measurements.
- Analyse the relationship between
patho-physiological changes in the
lung and measurements obtained from
dynamic lung volumes.
- Define and explain common terms
used in measuring dynamic lung
volumes.
- Identify the essential pre-test
requirements and correct patient
testing techniques
- Compare the key different types
of spirometer available to perform
dynamic studies and be able to
explain the main principles of their
operation.
- Discuss the suitability of
patients for dynamic lung volume
assessment and identify
contra-indications to testing.
- Explain the rationale for
regular cleaning and equipment
maintenance and identify correct
methods for this.
Outline Content:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Patho-physiology of lung disease
- Flow and volume measuring
spirometer devices
- Cleaning and equipment
maintenance
- Performance of dynamic lung
volume
- Trouble shooting and pitfalls
- Reference values
- Interpretation of the values
obtained
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