Pulmonary Function Testing CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

Course to enhance pulmonary functions testing interpretation expertise and confidence.

Methacholine and Bronchial Challenge Testing play crucial roles in assessing airway responsiveness and diagnosing respiratory conditions. The course discusses performing a methacholine bronchial challenge test and exploring its clinical applications in diagnosing reactive airways. The course reviews the various administration methods and associated procedures.

The pulmonary function testing (PFT) course reinforces key considerations in PFT interpretation. The course utilizes interactive discussion providing multiple opportunities to practice interpretation of simple spirometry and complete pulmonary function tests.

Spirometry is the most common pulmonary function test used to measure lung function. The discussion focuses on the basic concepts of spirometry, including techniques, monitoring equipment, and pediatric patient effort for quality outcomes.

An introductory course in body plethysmography focusing on the foundations of body box lung function testing. The course outlines understanding indications for use, administration, and monitoring outcomes.

Spirometry, the Quest for Valid Results is an introductory course that provides the basics of spirometry testing. The course includes guidelines, coaching, engagement strategies, and real-time recognition of spirometry testing errors with solutions.

This intermediate course focuses on increasing the understanding and application of the assessment of the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The course reviews the objective tests of function and patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which can provide valuable information on patient status and progress within disease management programs.

This introductory course familiarizes the practitioner with terminology and foundational material on pulmonary function testing. The course focuses on general orientation describing the PFT indications, procedures, and case study reviews.

This foundational course is an introduction to lung diffusing capacity (DLCO) when working with adults and pediatrics. The course describes indications, procedures to administer DLCO testing, and case study reviews.