Course Information
October 2018
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2019-110
Course Design
Course participants must complete a minimum of 16 hours of spirometry training. This includes:
- At least 4 hours of formal lectures and/or audio visual material
- At least 8 hours of practical instruction
- At least 2 hours of evaluation and testing
- At least 2 additional hours of lecture, practical instruction, or testing at the course director’s discretion
NIOSH-approved Spirometry Training Course Locations
Course Goals
Training Resources
NIOSH Spirometry Training Program Questions and Answers can be found online.
Other resources include:
For more information:
- Go to the NIOSH Spirometry Training Program webpage
- Email us at NIOSHBreathe@cdc.gov
Spirometry Training Program pdf icon[PDF – 554 KB]
Suggested Citation
NIOSH [2018]. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Spirometry Training Program. By Rogers K, Martin M, Clark K. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2019-110, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2019110external icon
Page last reviewed: November 19, 2018
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health