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Occupational Screening Spirometry

R7,390.00 Excl VAT

NB! Please ensure you meet the Entry Requirements for this course, listed below, before purchasing this course.

Training Method:
Training combines online self-study with scheduled facilitator-led online question and answer, and practical sessions.

Description

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Blended Learning

Our most popular approach is a balance of self-paced study, live online sessions, mentored online and online practical training.

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In-Person Training for Groups

Available for groups of 10 or more, this option combines pre-learning preparation with hands-on, facilitator-led classroom sessions.

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Course Details
Certificate of Competence: For Spirometry Screening Practitioners and their Assistants

This comprehensive 80-hour training programme, written in alignment with the ATS/ERS 2019 Spirometry Guidelines, equips healthcare and occupational health professionals with the practical skills and scientific understanding required to perform high-quality occupational screening spirometry. Aligned with QCTO SP-211002, the course supports accuracy, consistency, and reliable respiratory surveillance in the workplace.

Duration: 80 hours in total
Accreditation: Aligned to SAQA and QCTO requirements
EFHA CPD No: SAMA MDB015/MPDP/071
Course CPD No: SAMA MDB015/MPDP/071/04
CPD (CEUs): Level 1 25 Clinical and 5 Ethics at NQF Level 5

Training Pathways - Aligned to SAQA Unit Standard 252125
Spirometry Screening Practitioner

On achieving competence, learners will be able to do the following within their scope of practice:

  • Prepare spirometry equipment and the testing environment
  • Conduct occupational spirometry screening tests according to standard protocols
  • Identify unreliable or invalid spirometry screening test results
  • Interpret spirometry screening test results
  • Record and report spirometry screening findings accurately
  • Manage spirometry screening records in line with workplace requirements and within scope of practice
Spirometry Screening Assistant

On achieving competence, learners will be able to do the following within their scope of practice:

  • Prepare spirometry equipment and the testing environment
  • Conduct occupational spirometry screening tests according to standard protocols
  • Identify unreliable or invalid spirometry screening test results
  • Interpret spirometry screening test results
  • Record and report spirometry screening results accurately

* (Result management is excluded from assessments)

All learners complete the same training, but assistants and practitioners are assessed against different competency standards aligned to their scope of practice.

Course Overview
Minimum Entry Requirements
Spirometry Practitioner
  • Professional Registration with SANC, HPCSA or SAMA
  • Access to an Occupational Health Clinic
Spirometry Assistant
  • Minimum of a Grade 12 / NQF level 4
  • Access to an Occupational Health Clinic
Course Manual

All training content is accessible online once proof of payment for the course is received. The training manual is printable and downloadable. Printed hard copies of the training manual are available at an extra cost.

CPD Accreditation
  • Level 1 25 Clinical and 5 Ethics at NQF Level 5
  • Relevant to all students registered with HPCSA
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