Noosa: Spirometry full day workshop
Event Information
Description
Spirometry Training Course
Brought to you by the National Asthma Council Australia as part of the Asthma Best Practice for Health Professionals Program
This complimentary course is open to GPs and practice nurses
Participants will be required to complete pre reading.
There are limited places available for this course so register early.
Learning outcomes:
- Increase knowledge and awareness of the role of spirometry in primary care
- Develop practical skills to recognise and perform high quality spirometry
- Understand interpretation and clinical implications of spirometry results, including differential diagnosis
- Increase knowledge and awareness of the importance of spirometer quality assurance and its implementation
- Learn strategies to incorporate spirometry testing systematically into routine clinical practice
- Increase confidence in performing, understanding and implementing spirometry
Accreditation:
- RACGP QI&CPD Program: Allocated 40 Category 1 points in the RACGP QI&CPD Program for the 2014–2016 triennium, Activity Number: 1440.
- ACRRM Professional Development Program: Accredited by ACRRM as an educational event for 30 PRPD points. Activity code: E1403NASC
- Participants may also be eligible for CPD points from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA).
Note: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.