2017 PFT: RESPIRATORY CARE Journal Conference Highlights

This webcast will summarize the main topics discussed at the AARC Journal Conference "Pulmonary Function Testing" held in Tampa FL, March 2011. Questions addressed during this meeting include clinical indications for commonly performed tests, interpretation guidelines and reference values, and future considerations for lung function laboratories.

Original webcast date: February 28, 2013

Approved for 1.0 CRCE Hour

**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
January 01, 2017
Expiration Date:
December 31, 2017 11:59 PM
Seminar Objectives
  • Discuss at least one quality issue related to selecting personnel to work in a pulmonary function lab
  • Identify at least one clinical indication for measuring lung volumes
  • Describe a bronchial challenge test that uses an "indirect" agent
  • Suggest why using the LLN may be preferable to using % predicted
  • Name a new method for COPD screening
PFT: RESPIRATORY CARE Journal Conference Highlights
Speaker Information
Gregg Ruppel   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
American Association for Respiratory Care
Continuing Respiratory Care Education: 1.00
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