PURPOSE
This refresher course in occupational screening spirometry is hosted by Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), in collaboration with Education for Health Africa (EFHA). The course is designed for those who already completed a formal occupational screening spirometry course and who is certified as an Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist. This 16-hour course aims to build and enhance your competence and skills to perform, interpret, and manage spirometry screening tests according to best practice.
TRAINING AVAILABLE
Training is available as an online training format or onsite in-person training.
Online training consist out of an 16-hour facilitator-led session.
Onsite training consists out of online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria,Gauteng.
REGISTER BEFORE
Online learning: Last registration for the course is 1 week before the commencement of the online workshop.
Onsite in-person training: Last registration for the course is 3 weeks before the commencement of the workshop.
COURSE DATES
Online training:
22 – 23 April 2026
24 – 25 June 2026
16 – 17 September 2026
2 – 3 December 2026
Onsite training:
12 March 2026
24 August 2026
7 September 2026
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Spirometry Practitioners:
- Certificate of Competence in Occupational Screening Spirometry
- Certified as a Spirometry Practitioner
Assistant Spirometrists:
- Certificate of Competence in Occupational Screening Spirometry
- Certified as an Assistant Spirometrist
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Perform spirometry quality assurance and quality control tasks
- Prepare for and conduct a spirometry test
- Evaluate the validity of the spirometry test results
- Interpret the spirometry test results
- Record and report the spirometry test results
- Manage spirometry data
Upon successful completion of the course, delegates as an Assistant Spirometrist will be able to:
- Perform spirometry quality assurance and quality control tasks
- Prepare for and conduct a spirometry test
- Conduct a spirometry test
- Evaluate the validity of the spirometry test results
CERTIFICATION
On successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance: Spirometry Practitioners or Assistant Spirometrist.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The course is designed for those who already completed a formal occupational screening spirometry course and who is certified as an Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist.
HOW LONG WILL STUDY
The refresher course is 16-hours long, consisting of theoretical training enhancing practitioners and assistants current skills and knowledge, remaining alligned with the current standards in occupational screening spirometry.
- Training is available as a online training format or onsite in-person training.
- Online training consist out of an 16-hour facilitator-led session.
- Onsite training consists out of online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng.
COURSE FEE
R 4’128.50 incl vat
*Please note, travel and accommodation arrangements for the one-day practical workshop are for each student’s own account.
ENQUIRIES
For more information or to register, feel free to contact us.
Katri Mulder
Training Facilitator
katri.mulder@eduplextraining.com
FAQ
Who should apply?
The course is designed for those who already completed a formal occupational screening spirometry course and who is certified as an Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist.
What qualification will I receive?
On successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance: Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist.
What are the entry requirements?
Spirometry Practitioners:
- Certificate of Competence in Occupational Screening Spirometry
- Certified as a Spirometry Practitioner
Assistant Spirometrists:
- Certificate of Competence in Occupational Screening Spirometry
- Certified as an Assistant Spirometrist
What does the course involve?
The refresher course is 16-hours long, consisting of theoretical training enhancing practitioners and assistants current skills and knowledge, remaining alligned with the current standards in occupational screening spirometry.
- Training is available as a online training format or onsite in-person training.
- Online training consist out of an 16-hour facilitator-led session.
- Onsite training consists out of online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng.