Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PFTFSP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe lung volumes, lung capacities, and key spirometric values.
Discuss acceptability, repeatability, and calibration requirements as they relate to basic spirometry.
Interpret normal, restrictive, and obstructive spirometry patterns.
Outline:
Section 1: What Is Spirometry?
Introduction
Spirometry
Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities
Think About It
Indications, Contraindications, and Complications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Equipment and Important Values
Equipment
Spirometry Measurements
Think About It
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Interpretation
Normal Values
Do I Have Quality Results?
Interpretation
What Is the Diagnosis?
Think About It
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Christian P. Becker, MSRT
Christian is a practicing respiratory therapist for 48 years and has experience in all phases of cardiopulmonary care and chronic cardiopulmonary disease management. He has created and implemented cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs for inpatient and outpatient settings in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient centers. Christian is a member of Lambda Beta (the National Honor Society for Respiratory Therapists) and was a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Respiratory Therapy Program at SUNY Stony Brook (retired).
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Clinics: Primary Care, Clinics: Rural Health, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.