QH Spirometry Training Program

“The Queensland Health Spirometry training program is Quality
Improvement Performance (QIP) accredited and provides clinicians with the skills,
knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international
standards and Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) Standards for
the Delivery of Spirometry for Resource Sector Workers. Upon completion of this
program, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the purpose of spirometry testing 2.
Identify the contraindications to spirometry testing 3. Conduct spirometry testing with
adults and children to international standards and local guidelines 4. Produce
acceptable and repeatable results and recognise inaccurate test performances 5.
Interpret spirometry test results 6. Implement quality assurance processes to ensure
the accuracy of spirometry tests. The program prepares participants for a range of
roles including working with adults and children, in tertiary healthcare facilities,
community and rural health, occupational health and screening services, outreach
services, private practice specialist respiratory services, general practice, pathology
services, research.

See more events here: Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – Metro North Health

Phone: (07) 3139 4755
Email: QHSTP@health.qld.gov.au