Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center
for Occupational Safety and Health

in collaboration with

M.C. Townsend Associates, LLC

presents the

NIOSH APPROVED SPIROMETRY COURSE (Approval #115)

February 22-24, 2012

This comprehensive 2 1/2 day course, presented as a collaboration between The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center and M.C. Townsend Associates, LLC, is designed for health professionals who conduct spirometry tests and/or interpret test results in industrial and clinical settings. This course is appropriate for those with no spirometry background as well as for experienced spirometry users.

Using lectures, discussions, and practice sessions, the course presents pulmonary pathophysiology, types of spirometers, how to conduct spirometry tests, recognizing testing and equipment errors, supervised use of the spirometer, measurement of the spirogram, and interpretation of results. OSHA standards, ANSI Z88.6-2006 "Respirator Use Physical Qualifications for Personnel," and the 2005 American Thoracic Society (ATS) Guidelines for spirometry are reviewed.

Over half of the class time is devoted to supervised student practice of the techniques presented. Individual attention is ensured by maintaining the student/instructor ratio at 6:1 or better. All lectures are given by Dr. Mary Townsend; all practice session assistants are NIOSH-approved and have extensive spirometry experience. Practical and written examinations are given on the last half-day of the course, and a certificate is awarded if performance is satisfactory.

Topics:

• Review of OSHA standards, ANSI Z88.6-2006 and new ATS Spirometry Guidelines
• Spirometry techniques and testing errors
• Measuring the spirograms: FVC, FEV1, BTPS correction, repeatability
• Interpreting test results- obstructive and restrictive impairment patterns
• Spirometer calibration and calibration checks
• Types of spirometers; pluses and minuses

Course Director:
Mary C. Townsend, Dr.P.H.
Principal/ Consultant
M.C. Townsend Associates, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA

In June, 2010, NIOSH gave their opinion of Dr. Townsend's teaching during her course audit:
"Mary has a wonderful and unique interaction with students. Her subject knowledge is huge. Her energy level keeps students involved and alert. She can communicate with MD's, PhD's, Nurses, Techs, and Aides equally. I believe she does not send students from her course that cannot perform, teach, and collect high spirometry spirometry."

Cost:
$565.00
Fee includes comprehensive workbook, a copy of ANSI Z88.6-2006 "Respirator Use Physical Qualifications for Personnel," continuing education credit, continental breakfast and refreshments. Class is limited to 24, so please register early.

Continuing Education Credits:

• 19.42 AMA PRA Category 1 credits through the Pennsylvania Medical Society
• 19.5 Contact hours by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the ANCC Commission on Accreditation
• 19.42 contact hours CRCE

Location:
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
525 N. Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21205
Carpenter Room (1st Floor)

Directions:
Please go to the School of Nursing website for directions and parking information: http://www.son.jhmi.edu/aboutus/directions/ 

Hotels:
Please click here for a list of hotels convenient to the school. Some hotels may offer a special Hopkins rate available to course participants.

Registration:
New Registration Process:

Please click here to download the new spirometry course registration form and email, fax or mail it back to:

Mary C. Townsend, DrPH
MC Townsend Associates, LLC
289 Park Entrance Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1824
Phone: 412-343-9946
Fax: 412-343-9947
EMail: mary.townsend4@verizon.net

Visit Mary Townsend's website for more information on her spirometry courses.

JHU Tuition Remission:
Please send completed Tuition Remission forms to Mary Townsend at mary.townsend4@verizon.net or fax 412-343-9947 or mail to her attention to the address above. 

Full-time university faculty, staff, and eligible dependents may enroll under the terms of the Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Program. Registration requires the original approved JHU Tuition Remission voucher and professional development forms submitted with the course registration form. Send Tuition Remission forms to your divisional human resources office to obtain approved Tuition Remission Vouchers.

For More Information Please Contact:

Mary C. Townsend, DrPH
MC Townsend Associates, LLC
289 Park Entrance Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1824
Phone: 412-343-9946
Fax: 412-343-9947
EMail: mary.townsend4@verizon.net

Visit the JHU ERC Website for other Continuing Education Course Information: http://www.jhsph.edu/erc/ce