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Occutech Spirometry Training
Persons
performing function testing need to be competent.
Lung
function testing (Spirometry) has been performed for many years in man
industries. It was compulsory for industries using raw cotton since
1990. Legislation requiring lung function testing requires either the
Occupational hygienist to prescribe it based on an assessment or the
Occupational Health Practitioner to prescribe testing.
Lung function testing spirometer
To perform lung function
testing a spirometer is used. The use of this instrument requires a
trained person. Spirometry training in South Africa has been available
since the 1990’s. In 2015 a Unit Standard (252125) was promulgated.
Occutech’s training meets and
exceeds the unit standard. All trainees are required to be able to
perform the spirometry examination and also be able to interpret the
Spirograph. All trainees are also required to submit a portfolio of
evidence to determine competency.
