Hard Skills
ExpertSpirometry and Pulmonary Function Test InterpretationThe ability to perform and accurately interpret diagnostic tests that measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange to identify respiratory impairments.
AdvancedBronchoscopyAn endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including biopsy and foreign body removal.
ExpertMechanical Ventilation ManagementExpertise in the setup, monitoring, and adjustment of invasive and non-invasive ventilators for patients with acute or chronic respiratory failure.
IntermediateSleep Medicine EvaluationThe specialized knowledge required to diagnose and treat sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, using polysomnography data.