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 NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training Program Changes 

Two important program changes to the NIOSH Spirometry Training Program (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/spirometry/training.html) will take effect January 1, 2009. First, a time limitation will be placed on the certificates awarded to students who successfully complete NIOSH-approved spirometry training. Second, NIOSH will begin reviewing and approving dedicated spirometry refresher training courses designed for technicians who have previously completed a NIOSH-approved spirometry course and are seeking recertification. For additional information contact Lu-Ann Beeckman-Wagner at lbb3@cdc.gov.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe 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.

Recently, the Center’s Spirometry Workshop was evaluated by NIOSH in an effort to strengthen the utility and effectiveness of the NIOSH Spirometry Training Program.  We are pleased to share comments received by NIOSH on our workshop:

"The manuals you distributed to the students were excellent and provided ample information to serve as a useful reference at their workplace.  The course faculty members were knowledgeable and demonstrated the ability to provide valuable insight into the practical aspects of testing in health and diseased populations.  

 
“Such glowing remarks and positive feedback would not have been possible without the support of our Course Directors and Practicum Instructors. I believe we offer one of the best courses available because of our faculty’s expertise and commitment,” said Elizabeth H. Maples, PhD, Deputy Director

 COURSE AGENDA

Ample time will be allowed to use and evaluate different spirometers and to master basic training.   

After successfully completing the examination, participants will be issued a certificate. This does not imply that the individual is a NIOSH pulmonary function technician, but does mean that they have completed a NIOSH approved course

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FACULTY INFORMATION

Course Directors
Wesley M. Granger, PhD, RRT, Director and Associate Professor, UAB Respiratory Therapy Program, Birmingham, AL	Timothy J. Key, MD, MPH, Occupational Health Consultant, Key Occupational Health Solutions, Birmingham, AL
Practicum Instructors
Lisa Montiel, MAEd, RRT - Lead Practicum Instructor, Lab Instructor,Director, Cardiopulmonary Services, UAB Medical West, Bessemer, AL	Susan Hutson, MAEd, RRT, Professor Emerita, Birmingham, AL
Debra Eddins Laken, RRT, MAEd, AE-C, Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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Participants Speak Out 

"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”

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PROFESSIONAL POINTS / INFORMATION

The Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety  is an approved provider of continuing education units for nurses by the Alabama Board of Nursing (Provider #ABNP0420) and has awarded 16.0 contact hours for full course participants and 6.5 contact for refresher course participants.  The Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety has awarded 1.6 CEUs for full course participants and 0.6 CEUs for refresher course participants.

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene has awarded this program 2.0 IH CM Points for full course participants approval #08-2499 and 1.0 IH CM Points for refresher participants, approval #08-2497. 

ACCOMMODATIONS / LOCATIONS

For the convenience of our participants, blocks of sleeping rooms have been made at the hotel where the programs will be held. The group block is listed under “UAB DeepSouth 2009”.  Participants should call the hotel directly at 1-800-861-7168 for reservations and mention that you are attending a UAB/Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety sponsored course.  To reserve a personal room or use the group’s personal URL, please click below. 

For quicker access to book your reservation http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/bhmcohx_uoa/index.jhtml

Participants will have until 7 days before the first day of each meeting to reserve their reservation. After this date, any remaining rooms in the room block will be released back to the public. 

Hampton Inn Colonnade
3400 Colonnade Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
205.967.0002
$109/nightly + tax

REGISTRATION

Registration is limited for each class, so early registration is recommended. Registration fees in full are required along with a registration form. Phone registrations are accepted with credit card payment only.

Tuition is $465.00. The refresher fee is $250.00. Registration fees must be received in advance. The registration fee, less 20%, is refundable if written notification is received 2 weeks prior to program. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety  at dsc@uab.edu or calling us at 205.934.7178.

Spirometry Workshop Refreshers:Prior to enrollment in a NIOSH Approved Refresher Course, participants will have to provide a copy their NIOSH- Approved Spirometry Training Certificate. Participants with a course certificate that is dated prior to January 1, 2000 will need to complete the full course again.

Print Registration Form.pdf
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Acceptable methods of payment: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express

Please make check or money order to: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mail to:
Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety
UAB/ Ryals Public Health Building Office 543
1530 3rd Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022

Questions or for more information, please contact dsc@uab.edu or call 205.934-7178.