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Two Top Academic Institutions
One Mission - One Vision
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Two Top Academic Institutions
One Mission - One Vision
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Location: Courtyard Homewood, Birmingham, AL
COURSE OVERVIEW
The objective of the program is to develop individuals who can perform proper spirometry technique. Learning proper spirometry technique requires observation, demonstration and hands-on practice. The basics of respiratory anatomy and physiology, lung volume determinants of respiratory flow and how the environment affects the respiratory system are covered. Participants will be taught the proper techniques for obtaining valid spirometric values as defined by NIOSH including instrumentation and the basis for spirometric measurement, mechanics of data collection, reduction in accordance with the acceptability criteria and the use of predicted values.
Ample time will be allowed to practice spirometric techniques and to master spirometry testing.
Course Directors | |
Wesley M. Granger, PhD, RRT
Retired
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
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Debra Eddins Laken, MAEd, RRT, AE-C, CTTS, COHC
Pulmonary Function Technician
UAB Lung Health Center
Birmingham, AL
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Lisa Montiel, MAEd, RRT
Director, Cardiopulmonary Services
UAB Medical West
Bessemer, AL
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Practicum Instructors | |
Susan Hutson, MAEd, RRT
Emeritus
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
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"The personal attention was great. All personnel were very good and helped me understand… what I am about to do in my new job…." |
".....the strength of the program is the information and training presented in such a way that there is no stress. The instructors were obviously well prepared and were very helpful” |
For the convenience of our participants, a limited number of sleeping rooms, are available at the hotel where the course will be held. Courtyard Homewood, 500 Shades Creek Pkwy, Homewood, AL 35209. Participants should call the hotel directly at 205-879-0400 for reservations and mention that you are attending a UAB/Deep South Center course. Room Rates: $ 107.00/a night plus tax.