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Part of Approved training

Pulmonary function technician training

To work as pulmonary function technicians in Alberta, workers must first complete one of these government-approved courses.

Overview

Approved courses are provided by training agencies that have agreed to deliver pulmonary function technician training in accordance with the minimum standards of the OHS Code, Part 4, Section 40: Health assessments for workers exposed to asbestos, silica or coal dust.

This course list is particularly useful if you:

  • are looking for an approved course
  • want to verify whether a course you've already taken is approved

Courses on the list have been approved by the Director of Medical Services meeting the minimum training standards. All approved agencies must agree that their approved courses will be delivered in accordance with the regulatory requirements for conducting health assessments for workers exposed to asbestos, silica or coal dust at workplaces.

Note: The list is updated as course reviews are completed.

Certification term

Pulmonary function technicians must recertify every 5 years.

Approved training courses

MacEwan University
Centre for Professional Nursing Education
Department of Professional Nursing and Allied Health
City Centre Campus
9-206, 10700 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 2P2
Phone: 780-497-5188
Email: [email protected]
Registration web page: Workplace Health Screening Professional Development
Approved course: OCCH 322, Spirometry

Contact

Connect with OHS:

Phone: 780-415-8690 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 1-866-415-8690 
TTY: 780-427-9999 (Edmonton)
TTY: 1-800-232-7215

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