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The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), is spotlighting the valuable work occupational and environmental health nurses (OHNs) perform in diagnosing lung-related illness in the workplace.
The practice of diagnosing lung-related illnesses, known as Spirometry, is one of today's key workplace and environmental health issues. OHNs often take the lead in diagnosing these illnesses in workers, saving lives and improving workplace environments through their invaluable expertise.
OHNs address workplace air quality by identifying pollutant and contamination sources and evaluating a building's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. They also observe production practices and provide physical examinations to employees to prevent future injuries and illnesses.
Mary Townsend, DrPH, MPH, a leading researcher and educator in spirometry, teaches AAOHN Symposium's NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Refresher Course.
Townsend is adjunct assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and consults with major corporations and private institutions. Participants completing the refresher course will be able to extend their certification from NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) for an additional 5 years.
AAOHN's Symposium & Expo to be held April 17-23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL will discuss this impact and offer spirometry education.
The symposium offers OHNs and other employee health professionals numerous courses that address issues important in today's workplace. Some examples include:
- "Integrating Technology into Behavioral Interventions," which will explain how interactive Web tools can be used to extend or replace other forms of behavior change intervention within an employer-based workforce wellness program.
- "Occupational Health of an Elite Worker Population," which will examine the growth of biomedical research and its safety impact on employees in this high-risk arena.
- "Cognitive Ergonomics: Training That Works for Older Adults," which will highlight the best health and safety practices for workers over the age of 50.
- "Occupational Health: Addressing the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet and Profits," which will emphasize OHNs' impact on business practices that benefit the employee, the company and the environment.
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