Overview
All healthcare professionals, including nurses, respiratory therapists, critical care nurses, intensivists, critical care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, MBBS doctors, AYUSH doctors, and other clinical staff, should consider enrolling in this course to strengthen or enhance their knowledge and skills in managing patients using a spirometer. The program is carefully designed to provide both foundational knowledge and practical expertise, enabling participants to confidently perform, interpret, and apply spirometry in routine as well as advanced clinical settings. Spirometry is one of the most important pulmonary function tests and serves as a cornerstone in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing a wide range of respiratory conditions. It plays a role in detecting diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and other lung disorders. By completing this course, the healthcare providers will be better prepared to use spirometer effectively, ensuring accurate diagnosis, improved treatment planning, and enhanced patient outcomes for their treatment.
What You'll Gain
- Foundations of lung function and spirometry
- Spirometry equipment and technology
- Performing quality spirometry: Techniques
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
Special Features
- Designed by the medical professionals and biomedical engineering experts from across India.
- Program is divided into various modules that are further divided into various sub-modules that participants could learn at their own pace.
- Blended online mode includes interactive activities and exercises for better learning.
Course Eligibility: For Allied / Paramedical / Nursing / Medical students
Course Sub Eligibility: All healthcare professionals, including nurses, respiratory therapists, Critical Care Nurses, Intensivists and Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, MBBS doctor, AYUSH doctor and other clinical staff professional working in these dynamic sectors.
Description
This comprehensive course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently perform, interpret, and apply spirometry in various clinical settings. Spirometry, a fundamental pulmonary function test, plays a critical role in diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary fibrosis. The course also covers assessing bronchodilator responsiveness, its significance in managing respiratory conditions, and the indications and contraindications for spirometry in diverse patient populations.
Curriculum
This module provides the anatomical and physiological basis for understanding lung function and the principles behind spirometry. It defines key spirometric values and the mechanics of breathing.
This module focuses on the different types of spirometers, their components, and the technical aspects of their operation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the equipment for accurate and reliable testing.
This module provides detailed instructions and practical guidance on performing spirometry tests according to established guidelines. It emphasizes patient preparation, effective coaching techniques, and criteria for test acceptability and repeatability.
This module reinforces the practical aspects of spirometry testing by focusing on troubleshooting techniques and maintaining the accuracy and reliability of results.
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This course is open to All healthcare professionals, including nurses, respiratory therapists, Critical Care Nurses, Intensivists and Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, MBBS doctor, AYUSH doctor and other clinical staff professional working in these dynamic sectors, you'll gain a wealth of valuable knowledge and practical skills.
1-2 hrs to be complete (self-paced program to be completed within one months after enrolment.
Free of cost