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The AOEMM will be organising the 35th Technical Updates on “Occupational Lung Diseases and Spirometry Workshop” will be held on Saturday, 7th March 2020 – 8.00 am to 5.15 pm at AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Formerly Vistana Hotel).
Objectives
Spirometry test is one of the important investigation tools in diagnosing Occupational Lung diseases. It is also used as biological effects monitoring for medical surveillance purposes due to exposure to chemicals hazardous to health.
It is hoped that this Technical Update will be beneficial to all Occupational Health Practitioners in understanding the principles and technical aspects of spirometry testing.
Who should attend the course?
Occupational Health Physicians, Occupational Health Doctors, Medical Specialists, Medical Practitioners, Occupational Health Nurses, Assistant Medical Officers, Safety and Health Officers and Assistant Environmental Health Officers.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
- 12 Continuous Education Program (CEP) points will be offered for eligible doctors to obtain Department of Occupational Safety and Health CEP points
Programme
| TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKERS |
| 0800–0830 |
REGISTRATION |
AOEMM Secretariat |
| 0830-0845 |
Opening Remarks |
Prof Dr Abu Hasan Samad
AOEMM President |
| 0845-0930 |
Introduction to Occupational Lung Diseases |
Assoc Prof Marzuki Isahak
Occupational Health Physician
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) |
| 0930-10.15 |
Work-relatedness determination for lung disorders |
Prof Dr Abu Hasan Samad
Occupational Health Physician |
| 1015-1030 |
Tea Break |
|
| 1030-1115 |
Overview of Spirometry in Clinical Practice |
Dr Wong Chee Kuan
Respiratory Physician
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) |
| 1115-1200 |
Basic Spirometry – indication & contraindication |
Dr Wong Chee Kuan
Respiratory Physician
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) |
| 1200-1245 |
Quality Control based on ATS guidelines |
Dr Tan Jiunn Liang
Respiratory Physician
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) |
| 1245-1400 |
Lunch |
|
| 1400-1445 |
Demonstration & Hands-on |
RFT technician + company |
| 1445-1530 |
Case discussion 1: Occupational Lung Diseases |
Prof Dr KG Rampal
Occupational Health Physician
Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences |
| 1530-1615 |
Case discussion 2: Data interpretation |
Dr Wong Chee Kuan and Dr Tan Jiunn Liang
Respiratory Physicians
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) |
| 1615-1700 |
Case discussion 3: Data interpretation |
Dr Wong Chee Kuan and Dr Tan Jiunn Liang
Respiratory Physicians
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) |
| 1700-1715 |
Closing Remarks |
Prof Dr Abu Hasan Samad
AOEMM President |
| 1715 |
Tea |
|
Registration
Registration Fees:
- RM300.00 – AOEMM Members
- RM300.00 – Government Medical Doctors
- RM400.00 – Others
- USD200.00 – International
Payment can be made by bank transfer or cheque:
Bank transfer details are as follows:
Hong Leong Bank Acc No: 29500009155
Kindly email or fax transaction slip to
Email: aoemm.trg@gmail.com
Fax : 03-4050 8211
The cheque must be made in favour of the ‘Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Malaysia’.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- The registration for this event is on a first-come-first-served basis, there are only limited spaces available.
Registration Form
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For further information, please contact AOEMM Operating Officer:
Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Malaysia
Room 11th, Fifth Floor, MMA House,
124, Jalan Pahang,
50300 Kuala Lumpur
Tel/Fax: +603-40508211
