Occupational Screening Spirometry Refresher Course
A 16-hour refresher by Eduplex Training Institute and Education for Health Africa, for certified Spirometry Practitioners and Assistant Spirometrists who want to strengthen competence against current best practice.
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 have already completed a formal occupational screening spirometry course and who are certified as a 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
Online training
A 16-hour facilitator-led online session.
Onsite training
Online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng.
Register Before
Online learning
Last registration is 1 week before the commencement of the online workshop.
Onsite in-person
Last registration is 3 weeks before the commencement of the workshop.
Course Dates
Online training
Onsite training
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
Spirometry Practitioner
- 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
Assistant Spirometrist
- 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 as a Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist.
Who Should Apply
The course is designed for those who have already completed a formal occupational screening spirometry course and who are certified as a Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist.
How Long Will Study Take?
The refresher course is 16 hours long, consisting of theoretical training that enhances practitioners’ and assistants’ current skills and knowledge, remaining aligned with current standards in occupational screening spirometry.
Online training
A 16-hour facilitator-led online session.
Onsite training
Online pre-reading theory and a one-day onsite, in-person training in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng.
FAQ
Who should apply?
The course is designed for those who have already completed a formal occupational screening spirometry course and who are certified as a Spirometry Practitioner or Assistant Spirometrist.
What qualification will I receive?
On successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance as a 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 that enhances current skills and knowledge, remaining aligned with current standards in occupational screening spirometry. Training is available online (16-hour facilitator-led session) or onsite (online pre-reading plus a one-day workshop in Queenswood, Pretoria).