Register for online spirometry training between 9 March 2021 and 25 June 2021 and you will go into the draw to win a Medikro® Primo Spirometer.
Asthma Australia is now offering an online course in Spirometry training to take the guesswork out of diagnosing respiratory conditions in general practice. Spirometry testing is currently underutilised, despite being the best standard and most objective measurement of airflow limitation required to confirm a diagnosis of asthma and COPD.
The online spirometry training offered by Asthma Australia comprises of seven, one-hour modules which can be completed over three months (from date of enrolment) and accrues self-guided education continuing professional development points.
Until recently, only in-person spirometry training was available in Australia by a select handful of providers, greatly limiting capacity. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged an advantageous transition to self-guided online education, removing physical barriers and time constraints including for respiratory health.
Find out more: asthma.org.au/spirometry-training
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