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LUNG FUNCTION COURSES : INTRODUCTION

The comprehensive ‘Lung Function Courses’ program comprises three distinct modules. Each module is divided into two parts: an online theoretical component featuring 7–8 lectures (of +- 45 minutes), and a practical, interactive session conducted face-to-face. The entire cycle spans 1.5 years, ensuring that every trainee can complete all three modules during their pneumology training.

The faculty was chosen among the best pulmonary function specialists of Belgium appointed at one of the following universities : UAntwerpen, ULB, VUB, UCL, UGent, UHasselt, KULeuven, UNamur, UMons and ULiège.

The course directors are Profs. Eric Derom (UZ Gent), Wim Janssens (UZ Leuven) and Eric Marchand (UCL Mont-Godinne).

If you have any practical questions about the organisation of the courses or if you have technical problems connecting, please contact the BeRS Office ([email protected]).

Please note that attendance at these sessions requires active BeRS membership and prior online registration. To register, visit the BeRS website (www.bers.be).

Module 1

General topics and obstructive disorders

Module 1 – Online program

Module 1 – Complete program

Module 2

Restrictive disorders, gas exchange, respiratory muscle, hyperventilation, blood gases

Module 3

Sleep and exercise testing

FIRST THEORETICAL PART

There are 7–8 theoretical online lectures per module (± 45 minutes each). 

To progress through the course, students must complete a multiple-choice questionnaire after each lecture, demonstrating their understanding before accessing the subsequent lecture.

SECOND PRACTICAL PART

This practical and interactive sessions will be organised in the auditorium of E-health Valley in Anderlecht (Brussels).

We thank the following pulmonary function specialists for their involvement in the development of the pulmonary function courses:

  • Prof. Guy Brusselle (UGent)
  • Prof. Marie Bruyneel (ULB Hôpital Saint-Pierre)
  • Prof. Chris Burtin (UHasselt)
  • Prof. Bertien Buyse (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Marion Delcroix (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Heleen Demeyer (UGent, KULeuven)
  • Prof. Eric Derom (UGent)
  • Prof. Lieven Dupont (KULeuven)
  • Dr. Stéphanie Everaerts (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Antoine Froidure (UCL Bruxelles)
  • Prof. Shane Hanon (VUB)
  • Prof. Katrien Hertegonne (UGent)
  • Prof. Wim Janssens (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Daniel Langer (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Thérèse Lapperre (UAntwerpen)
  • Prof. Giuseppe Liistro (UCL Bruxelles)
  • Prof. Renaud Louis (ULiège)
  • Prof. Eric Marchand (UNamur)
  • Dr. Gisèle Maury (UCL Mont-Godinne)
  • Prof. Ellie Oostveen (UAntwerpen)
  • Prof. David Ruttens (UHasselt)
  • Prof. Florence Schleich (ULiège)
  • Mrs. Linda Stans (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Dries Testelmans (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Michiel Thomeer (UHasselt)
  • Prof. Thierry Troosters (KULeuven)
  • Prof. Jean-Luc Vachiery(ULB Erasme)
  • Prof. Johan Verbraecken (UAntwerpen)
  • Mr. Sven Verschraegen (UGent)
  • Prof. Andreas von Leupoldt (KULeuven)

The practical part of the Lung Function Courses is made possible thanks to the support of three partners