SpiroTrec©

This program has been reviewed and is endorsed by:

Very special thanks to AstraZeneca for providing an unrestricted grant to assist with the following: convening an expert committee, development and piloting of the curriculum and Faculty training for SpiroTrec.

What is SpiroTrec©?

SpiroTrec© is a course which will teach individuals how to conduct quality spirometry including: knowledge of spirometers, understanding of the ATS/ERS standards for spirometry, quality control, patient instruction and basic interpretation of the results.

Why was SpiroTrec© developed?

Canadian and international consensus guidelines for the management of asthma and COPD call for routine use of spirometry for the diagnosis and appropriate management of these diseases. In order to meet the need for more access to quality spirometry, RESPTrec© will launch a new module called SpiroTrec© in 2009. The goal of the course is to improve diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases by increasing access to quality spirometry.

Who developed SpiroTrec©?

The course learning objectives and curriculum outline were established by a national expert committee with representation of key groups: Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS), Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals (CRHP), Family Physicians Airways Group of Canada (FPAGC), the Lung Association and various disciplines, in addition to expertise in: guidelines development, technical skills, teaching, and conducting spirometry. The Lung Association of Saskatchewan is responsible for administering the course.

RESPTrec is indebted to the SpiroTrec Expert Development Committee for their contributions. Members of the Committee include:

Dr. Allan Coates
Dr. Robert Cowie
Cathy Good
Dr. Brian Graham
Jan Haffner
Dr. Alan Kaplan
Marion Laroque
Dr. Mark Montgomery
Dilshad Moosa
Dr. Donna Rennie
Dr. Jeremy Road
Laura Seed
Pat Steele
Amin Thawer

External Reviewers

Dr. John Hankinson
Dr. Paul Enright

Faculty Training

Dr. Bob Crapo

Who can take SpiroTrec©?

Participants must meet the following entrance criteria:

Be employed in a setting where spirometry is routinely performed
Must be working with or under the supervision of a physician(s) who is able to interpret the spirometry results
Have some knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Be willing to provide spirometry results for feedback

If there is a question regarding entrance criteria, acceptance to the course will be made on an individual basis and at the discretion of the SpiroTrec© administration.

What is involved in taking SpiroTrec©?

SpiroTrec© takes 4 months to complete. The course components include:

Pre-workshop distance learning (one month prior to workshop):

Participant's manual

required reading before attending the workshop
please allow 3-4 hours to complete

Web-based component

You will be required to use high-speed internet access to complete this component
Each participant will receive login and password information to access the web-based portion of the course
Will include instruction and questions which must be completed before attending the workshop
Please allow 5 hours to complete

One day workshop:

Workshop will provide hands-on application and practical training including practice time, test scenarios, videos and discussions
There will be one trainer for every four participants
attendance is mandatory

Post-workshop mentoring (three months following workshop):

Each participant is required to submit 10 spirometry results per month, for 3 months post workshop
Feedback on the quality of spirometry results will be provided to the participant. Improvement in the quality of results will be the expected outcome
At the end of the 3 months, there will be an on-line final exam; pass mark is 80%

What do I receive at the end of SpiroTrec©?

After all the components are successfully completed, participants will receive a Diploma stating that they have completed SpiroTrec©. Plans are underway to allow participants to write an international Spirometry Certification exam.

The Course fee is $450.00 which includes all Course materials. Fees must accompany the registration.

When and where will the workshops be held?

Workshops will be offered in various locations across the country beginning the end of March 2009. Please watch for upcoming dates and locations of courses on the www.resptrec.org website or email at info@resptrec.org.

Please click onto the registration form to complete. Credit card or general receipts will be issued by the accounting department. Requests for duplicate receipts may be subject to a $10.00 administration fee. Official Tax Receipts for tuition are issued at the end of January of each year.

Confirmation of Registration

Following receipt of your registration form and payment, you will be sent an acknowledgement. You will receive the Participants manual six weeks prior to the workshop via courier. At that time your payment will be processed. If the minimum number of participants is not received eight weeks prior to the workshop date, it may be necessary to postpone the course. A new date will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Courses are subject to cancellation by the Lung Association if a minimum number of applications are not received eight weeks prior to the course date. In this case, your payment will not be processed. However, the Lung Association is not responsible for travel or accommodation costs incurred by the individual due to cancellation.
If a transfer to an alternate program, or notice of intended cancellation, is initiated by a participant AFTER the registration form has been received by the Lung Association and PRIOR to the confirmation letters being sent, then an additional administration fee of $200.00 will apply.
If a cancellation request is initiated by the participant AFTER program confirmation letters have been mailed, fees will not be refunded.

This cancellation policy is necessary to ensure the viability of the scheduled workshops and to keep course registration fees as low as possible by avoiding overhead costs to cover potential cancellations.

CONTACT

For registration inquires please contact:
Lori Kleiboer by email at info@resptrec.org
Phone: (306) 343-9640 Ext:228
Fax: (306) 343-7007
Mail: 1231 8th St E Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5

Current Dates

SpiroTrec
	City	Date	Deadline
	Ottawa, ON	Oct 16 - Oct 16/2010	Sep 14/2010
	Calgary, AB	Nov 20 - Nov 20/2010	Oct 19/2010