General Practitioners and Practice Nurses are invited to join Gippsland PHN and National Asthma Council for comprehensive training in the application, measurement, and interpretation of expiratory spirometry in general practice. The six-hour interactive workshop includes a practical, hands-on component to allow participants to apply their new knowledge in a practical setting.
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 and COPD.
- Assess practice quality assurance procedures for spirometry.
Limited places are available.
Accreditation:
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP): Allocated 6 hours for the 2026-2028 triennium.
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM): Accredited by ACRRM as an educational event for 6 hours.
