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The AOEMM will be organising the 39th Technical Updates on “Occupational Lung Diseases and Spirometry Workshop” which will be held on Sunday, 13 September 2020 – 8.00 am to 5.00 pm at Marriott Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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.
In view of the importance of spirometry in occupational health practices, the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Malaysia (AOEMM) is organizing this Workshop, which we hope will be beneficial to all Occupational Health Practitioners in understanding the principles and technical aspects of spirometry testing. This Workshop will consist of both theoretical, practical spirometry and case discussion sessions facilitated by experienced Occupational Health Practitioners.
Who should attend the course?
Occupational Health Physicians, Public 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
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) CEP points
- Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) CPD points
- National Specialist Register (NSR) CPD points
Programme
| TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKERS |
| 0800–0830 |
REGISTRATION |
AOEMM Secretariat |
| 0830-0845 |
Opening Remarks |
Dr Abu Hasan Samad
AOEMM President |
| 0845-0930 |
Introduction to Occupational Lung Diseases |
Prof Dr K. G. Rampal
Professor of Community & Occupational Medicine
University of Cyberjaya |
| 0930-1015 |
Work-relatedness determination for Lung Diseases |
Dr Abu Hasan Samad
Occupational Health Physician |
| 1015-1030 |
Tea Break |
|
| 1030-1115 |
Overview of Spirometry in Clinical Practice |
Dr Arfian Ibrahim
Pulmonologist, Gleneagles Hospital KK |
| 1115-1200 |
Basic Spirometry – Indications & Contraindications |
Dr Arfian Ibrahim
Pulmonologist, Gleneagles Hospital KK |
| 1200-1245 |
Quality Control based on ATS Guidelines |
Dr Arfian Ibrahim
Pulmonologist, Gleneagles Hospital KK |
| 1245-1345 |
Lunch |
|
| 1345-1445 |
Practical Session on Spirometry |
Ms Betsy Harry
RFT Technician, Gleneagles Hospital KK |
| 1445-1530 |
Occupational Lung Diseases – Case Discussion |
Prof Dr KG Rampal
Occupational Health Physician |
| 1530-1545 |
Tea Break |
|
| 1545-1700 |
Data Interpretation – Case Discussion |
Dr Arfian Ibrahim
Pulmonologist, Gleneagles Hospital KK |
| 1700-1715 |
Open Discussion & Closing Remarks |
Dr Abu Hasan Samad
AOEMM President |
Registration
Registration Fees:
- RM350.00 – AOEMM Members
- RM350.00 – Government Medical Doctors
- RM450.00 – 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
If you have problem uploading the payment receipt in the registration form, kindly email 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
