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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
To work as pulmonary function technicians in Alberta, workers must first complete one of these government-approved courses.
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:
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.
Pulmonary function technicians must recertify every 5 years.
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
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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