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Spirometry training course
When | Wednesday, 16 July 2025 (8.30am for 9.00am start to 4.30pm) |
Where | Central Caleula Motor Lodge, 60 Summer Street, ORANGE |
NOTE: This course is now FULL - Please email cpd@wnswphn.org.au to be placed on a Stand-by list
This face-to-face Spirometry Training Course provides comprehensive training in the application, measurement and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice. This 6-hour (excluding breaks) interactive workshop includes hands-on components to allow participants to apply their new knowledge in a practical setting.
Presenter
Trevor Borgas, Respiratory Scientist
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the clinical indications where spirometry is recommended
- Demonstrate how to correctly perform a spirometry test using role play and peer review
- Interpret spirometry results to differentiate between respiratory conditions, such as asthma & COPD
- Assess practice quality assurance procedures for spirometry
Target Audience
GPs, Registrars & Practice Nurses
Cost, capacity and catering
This training course FREE (fully funded by the WNSW PHN). Places are limited to 12 participants/session. Morning tea and luch will be provided
Spirometry machines
You are encouraged to bring your practice’s spirometry machine (and a few mouthpieces if possible) for the small group practical session
Accreditation
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 409754
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (Broken Hill 36066, Dubbo 36067, Orange 36068 & Bathurst 36069)
- Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim up to 6 CPD hours
Contacts
Allie Sullivan e allison.sullivan@wnswphn.org.au m 0429 884 494
Erica Gilbert e erica.gilbert@wnswphn.org.au m 0428 311 887
These training courses are brought to you by the WNSW PHN & National Asthma Council.
By attending this event, you agree to being, photographed by WNSW PHN and/or our identified event presenters/partners. Any recorded material may then be used for online, social media, marketing or promotional purposes. If you do not consent to your image(s) or voice being recorded or shared, please email cpd@wnswphn.org.au
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