HSL is to run a one-day course on Occupational Respiratory Disease, covering:

• Occupational Asthma
• Metal Cutting Fluids
• Laboratory Tests
• Asbestos Update

Dates
Monday 17 November 2008

Introduction
Occupational respiratory lung disease remains common and complex with up to 6,000 new cases being diagnosed each year (including occupational asthma). It continues to be a subject with a high public profile. While the classic diseases of dusty occupations have not yet disappeared, they may be on the decline. In contrast, mortality rates due to the chronic non-malignant pulmonary conditions including those characterised by airflow limitation are increasing in the industrialised countries of the world. They are also responsible for high rates of morbidity and extended periods of disablement. The established diagnosis of these diseases carries with it medical, financial, legislative and psycho-social issues.

Who should attend?
This course is suited to General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Respiratory Specialist Registrars, Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Occupational Health Physicians, Occupational Health Nurses or anyone providing occupational health services.

What you can expect from this course?
The course will update you with recent advances in the understanding of occupational lung disease. It will include:

• An overview of occupational asthma explaining which workers are at risk.
• Sessions covering occupational COPD, metal cutting fluids and update on asbestos.
• Interactive workshops on: peak flow monitoring and history taking; workplace and bronchial challenges; immunology, skin prick testing and spirometry.

The cost of each course is £395 + VAT (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

  To register online please click here

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

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