Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PFTADCT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Indicate the basic spirometric values.
Describe the measurement of non-exhaled volumes and diffusing capacity.
Discuss quality assurance strategies in pulmonary function testing.
Outline:
Section 1: Brief Review of Basic Spirometry
Introduction
Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities
Spirometry Measurements
Basic Spirometry Interpretation
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Measurement of Total Lung Capacity
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Helium Dilution
Nitrogen Washout
Plethysmography
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Diffusing Capacity
Measuring Diffusing Capacity
Case Study
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Quality
Why Data Quality Is Important
Aspects of Pulmonary Function Equipment Quality
Quality Assurance
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: 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, 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.