Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PFTS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 5/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe lung volumes, lung capacities, and key spirometric values.
Describe acceptability, repeatability, and calibration requirements as they relate to basic spirometry.
Interpret normal, restrictive, and obstructive spirometry patterns.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What is Spirometry?
Spirometry
The History of Spirometry
Basic Lung Anatomy
Where Spirometry Fits In
Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities
Indications, Contraindications, and Complications
Ann’s Story
Summary
Section 3: Equipment and Important Values
Equipment
FVC
FEV1
FEV1/FVC
Meghan’s Story
Summary
Section 4: Interpretation
Normal Values
Do I Have Quality Results?
Interpretation
Bob’s Story
Summary
Section 5: Review
Review Questions
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.