2010 Educational Webcasts Series
In 2010, we are offering a comprehensive series of live webcast training sessions focused on improving test results. This series will provide an update and review of procedures commonly performed in PF labs, out-patient clinics and physician offices. Not only will you increase your knowledge and competence on these essential testing techniques, you'll also earn the AARC CRCE credits allowing you to maintain state licensure and NBRC credentials
$375.00 or $450.00 for live broadcast access. Price includes 6 webcasts, for up to 3 people, including CRCE credits (upon successful completion of the survey and post-training test). All webcasts will begin at 11:00 a.m. EST and last approximately 60 minutes. You also get access to the stored versions for future viewing. If you're new to TechEd's online training services, the 2010 series is a great value at $450.00. If you've purchased online training from TechEd Consultants before, you'll get the whole 2010 series for the discounted rate of $375.00.
The Series Includes the Following Titles
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Tuesday February 17, 2009
Quality Control: Let's Talk Basics
Quality control is essential to achieve test reliability. Terminology and a basic description of quality control components as applied to the pulmonary function laboratory will be discussed. -
Thursday March 12, 2009
Spirometry: Improving Test Quality
Spirometry is the most basic diagnostic test used in the detection and prevention of lung disease. Achieving good quality spirometry can be challenging. We'll review common issues and ensure reliable results. -
Thursday May 7, 2009
DLCO: Improving Test Quality
There have been many recent improvements in our understanding of the single-breath diffusing capacity test and methods to decrease variance in results. A review of quality control and methodology will help your lab decrease variance and improve test quality. -
Tuesday June 9, 2009
PFT Coding: Ensuring Accurate and Complete Billing Practices
In these challenging times for healthcare, it is critical to understand correct billing and coding procedures. This webcasts reviews time standards and correct billing procedures for pulmonary function tests. -
Tuesday September 22, 2009
Quality Control: Implementing a QC Program in Your Laboratory
What QC methods should be selected, performed, and analyzed in a PF laboratory? ATS/ERS recommendations and current research will be reviewed. -
Thursday October 22, 2009
Spirometry: Understanding Your Data Improves Patient Care
The first step to evaluating spirometry data is reviewing test quality. Through a case-based approach, tests will be reviewed for adherence to ATS/ERS standards. Common disease patterns in both the numeric and graphic results will be discussed. -
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Plethysmography: Lung Volume Performance Tips
The 2005 ATS/ERS standards address lung volume performance. This session will review the basics of test performance concentrating on achieving valid, repeatable measurements.