Course Overview
The TTSH Spirometry Training Course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to conduct and interpret high-quality spirometry tests, based on the latest guidelines on test performance, report standardisation and result interpretation which had emerged in recent years.
Certification & Endorsement
The course provides certifications endorsed by the Singapore Thoracic Society and Chapter of Respiratory Physicians, ensuring recognised professional credentials for participants.
For those seeking competence, optional laboratory attachments are available in half-day blocks where participants observe and conduct spirometry tests on clinical patients under expert supervision. A Certificate of Competency will be conferred upon satisfactory completion of spirometry tests.
Learning Objectives
Participants will gain expertise in understanding spirometry fundamentals, performing accurate tests with proper patient preparation, analysing and interpreting results to identify normal and abnormal lung function, recognising common testing errors with troubleshooting techniques, and applying results effectively in clinical decision-making for optimal patient care.
Course Content
The programme covers essential topics including introduction to spirometry, conduct of spirometry and its variations, reporting standards, spirometry interpretation, hands-on spirometry experience, identification of common artefacts, and interactive quiz and case discussions.
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, technicians, and research coordinators involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with respiratory disorders.
