This is a face-to-face 2 day course on 22nd and 23rd June. Please make sure you are available to attend both days.

Course Overview

This 1- or 2-day course offers a blended learning approach of classroom based and hands on practical training in the performance and interpretation of spirometry to those in a healthcare setting. The course can be undertaken as a single day course (either performance or interpretation) or attendance of both days’ dependent upon training and service delivery needs.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of day 1 delegates will:

  • Have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology associated with the respiratory system
  • Define spirometry indices
  • Be knowledgeable in the types of devices used to make spirometry measurements
  • Understand infection control procedures
  • Be able to calibrate and perform quality control of spirometers
  • Know the pre-test considerations, indications and contra-indications for spirometry
  • Perform accurate height and weight measurements
  • Understand how to obtain accurate quality assured spirometry measurements according to ARTP guidelines
  • Identify results that are not technically acceptable
  • Identify if results meet reproducibility criteria
  • Produce technical report
  • Understand how to perform reversibility

By the end of day 2 delegates will:

  • Be able to compare test results with appropriate reference values
  • Evaluate change in individual subjects
  • Recognise and describe different patterns in spirometry and how they contribute to a normal, obstructive, restrictive or mixed pattern
  • Recognise and describe a positive and negative reversibility assessment.
  • Be knowledgeable in the pathophysiology of diseases affecting spirometry
  • Be able to grade the amount of reduction and match to a clinical context

Activity Evaluation

The course will be delivered using a mixture of theoretical teaching, practical sessions in groups, interactive case-studies and open discussion.

Day 1 – Performance (Foundation Level) – Monday 9th March 2026

Day 2 – Interpretation (Full Level) – Tuesday 10th March 2026

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to attend this programme.  Please specify any requirements you may have.

**Terms & Conditions apply**

This event is funded, through the Training Hub, by public money. Non-attendance therefore comes at a cost to patients, the NHS, and the public. Spaces at our events might be limited and your absence may prevent others from benefiting from the opportunity. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify us by replying to this email as soon as possible. For cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the course start date and all ‘no-shows’, we reserve the right to charge a £50.00 administration fee.