150 - Overview of Spirometry

Are you considering incorporating spirometry into your practice?

If so, this module will provide an overview of spirometry, however, to achieve competence in performing spirometry in your practice, it is also essential to complete an appropriately structured, high-quality practical spirometry course. Theoretical (only) online courses do not meet this training requirement.

https://www.anzsrs.org.au/component/jdownloads/send/11-position-statements/724-assessing-spirometry-competence-through-certification-in-community-based-healthcare-settings-in-australia-and-new-zealand

Learning Outcomes

• State the purpose of undertaking spirometry  
• Describe the requirements for performing safe and quality spirometry 
•  terminology, spirometry results, and clinical implications 
• Explain the nurse’s role in creating an environment of safety and quality improvement, developing systems and patient education
• Discuss the guidelines for spirometry and how to access information and resources

Estimated Duration

2 hours

Target Audience

Primary Health Care nurses with an interest in respiratory health.

Assessment and completion

At the completion of the module, you will be presented with a brief online assessment that will test your underpinning knowledge.

Once you have completed all sections of the course, a certificate will be available next to the course name in the ‘My Training’ section of APNA Online Learning.