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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to aerosol nebulizer systems. Because of the multitude of brands of nebulizers and other system components on the market, this course will cover the devices in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of nebulizers and system components, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several manufacturers.

This course introduces you to spirometry. This measurement can help the clinician determine whether an individual has a disease in the lungs and help determine whether the disease is obstructive or restrictive. Because of the variety of spirometry systems and accessories on the market, this course will cover spirometry systems in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of system, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes a link to VGM Participating vendors of spirometry systems and accessories and of peak flow meters. You should complete the following courses before beginning this course: DMGT016 - Overview of Cystic Fibrosis, DMGT018 - Overview of Tuberculosis, RESP009 - Asthma Management: Interventions and Strategies, and RESP010 - Intervention and Strategies of the COPD Population.

This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to lymphedema products (pumps and compression garments). Because of the multitude of brands of lymphedema products, this course will cover the products in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of lymphedema products, please consult the vendors.