Upcoming training courses at St George’s
Foundation Spirometry Course
1 and 2 October 2018, 0900 – 1630 both days
Location: Room 5, Education Centre, St George’s Hospital
Cost per day – £150
A one day course (first day only) for the Foundation Certificate in Spirometry is a qualification for those practitioners who regularly perform spirometry without interpreting the results. This is a Level 1 Practical competence Certificate.
Topics include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- What is Spirometry?
- Making the Measurement
- Equipment and Calibration
- Infection Control
- Afternoon practical session
The primary target is:
- Nurses (district, practice-based, respiratory nurse specialists)
- Nursing Assistants
- Physiotherapists (especially respiratory specialists)
Full Foundation Course
1 and 2 October 2018, 0900 – 1630 both days
Location: Room 5, Education Centre, St George’s Hospital
Cost per day – £150
A two day course for Full Certificate in Spirometry is a qualification for those practitioners who regularly perform spirometry with interpreting the results (includes short acting bronchodilator response). This is a level 3, practical competence certificate.
Topics include:
- Bronchodilators
- Bronchodilator Response
- Introduction to Interpretation
- Case Studies
- Calculations & Practical Session
This course is intended for:
- Nurses (district, practice-based, respiratory nurse specialists)
- Physiotherapists (especially respiratory specialists)
- Doctors (general practitioners)
If you are interested please contact either Sara Parsons (Consultant Clinical Scientist) via email sara.parsons@stgeorges.nhs.uk or Qaasim Ismail (Lead Specialist Clinical Physiologist) via email Qaasim.ismail@stgeorges.nhs.uk or call on 0208 725 1667.
