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Location:Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Spirometry Workshop Refresher, Monday, June 21, 2010 ● 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
It's not to late to be refreshed! Based the NIOSH new guidelines implemented January 1, 2009
Technicians whose NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Course certificates are dated January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2005, must successfully complete a NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Refresher Course (or repeat the initial Course) by December 31, 2010, to maintain a valid NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Course certificate. For more information visit http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/spirometry/training.html.
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. |
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SPIROMETRY REFRESHER AGENDA
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Spirometry Workshop Course Director
Timothy J. Key, MD, MPH, FACOEM is certified in occupational medicine with the American Board of Preventive Medicine and President of Key Occupational Health Solutions, providing occupational medical services to industries and businesses throughout the southeast. Dr. Key served as the President of ACOEM from 2004-05.
Timothy J. Key, MD, MPH, FACOEM
President / Occupational Health Consultant Key Occupationla Health Solutions 1414 Overlook Road Homewood, AL 35209
205.871-8440 key_t@bellsouth.net Lisa Montiel, MAEd, RRT is Lead Practicum Instructor, is currently the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at UAB Medical West. Ms. Montiel has a Masters of Arts Degree in Education and is involved with a number of health related professional organizations and committees. She is NIOSH approved practicum instructor and has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1981.
Lisa Montiel, MAEd, RRT
Director, Cardiopulmonary Services UAB Medical West 995 9th Ave SW PO Box 847 Bessemer, AL 35021-0847 205.481-7413 lmontiel@uabmw.org |
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Audiometric Testing & Hearing Conservation Refresher Tuesday, June 22, 2010 ● 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m |
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COURSE OVERVIEW The objective of this program is to teach the participant to become an active part of a Hearing conservation Program (HCP). Through lectures, workshop exercises and supervised hands-on activities, a basic understanding of a comprehensive HCP and audiometric testing is achieved. Successful completion of the course leads to certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). |
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AUDIOMETRIC TESTING & HEARING CONSERVATIOPN REFRESHER AGENDA
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FACULTY Audiometric Testing & Hearing Conservation Program Course Director Georgia Holmes, AuD, CCC-A has over 30 years in the field of audiology and hearing conservation. She has directed an in-house HCP for a large utility and served on an ANSI working committee to establish criteria to judge the effectiveness of HCPs. Dr. Holmes is often listed in the top 10 CAOHC Course Directors. Georgia is Director at the Speech and Hearing Clinic, Auburn University at Montgomery. During the practicum sessions, Dr. Holmes is assisted by experienced instructors. Georgia W. Holmes, AuD, CCC-A |
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ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South Sandestin, FL 32550 (850)267-9600 |
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PROFESSIONAL POINTS Industrial Hygienists: ABIH has awarded Spirometry Workshop Refresher 1.0 CM points Nurses: As an approved provider of the AL Board of Nursing, The Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety (ABNP0420) has awarded: Spirometry Workshop refresher 6.5 contact hours. Others: The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure for non-credit educational programs, with one CEU defined as 10 contact hours of participation. Spirometry Workshop refresher .6 ceus. 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.
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. Please Note: 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. Audiometric Testing Refreshers: Prior to enrollment in the refresher course, be sure to verify your eligibility with CAOHC by calling 414.276.5338. The Deep South Center for OH&S is not responsible for applicant’s fees who take this course if ineligible for recertification Click here to print →REGISTRATION FORM Acceptable methods of payment: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Please make check or money order to: University of Alabama at Birmingham Mail to:
Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety Ryals Public Health Building Office 543
1530 3rd Ave South Birmingham, AL 35294-0022 If you have any questions or need more informaiton, please contact dsc@uab.edu or call 205.934.7178 |