This workshop will introduce pharmacy professionals to the essential clinical history taking and examination skills relating to respiratory symptoms. The workshop will be led by experienced GPs and includes clinical
scenarios to help apply learning to practice.


Booking is open to pharmacists and trainee pharmacists.

PLEASE NOTE: Booking a place on this workshop will trigger a booking on the Fundamentals of respiratory therapeutics e-course. To activate your e-course booking you need to go to your Learning record and click "Course access information".

If you are currently registered on the CPPE Primary care pathway, or have already completed the pathway, you do not need to attend this Respiratory clinical assessment skills workshop. The same respiratory content is covered in the respiratory and cardiovascular workshop in module three.

Learning outcomes

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

  • describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
  • describe the clinical signs and symptoms associated with common respiratory presentations
  • apply history-taking skills in a respiratory context, including recognition of red flags
  • practise performing a systematic respiratory clinical examination
  • demonstrate a person-centred approach to the use of respiratory clinical assessment skills.

How to use this programme

When you book onto this event it will appear on your CPPE My bookings page.

Please note:

  • We expect you to prepare for our events by completing all pre-workshop activities. Details of these will be emailed to you by the tutor or can be found via your My bookings page.
  • Before the event make sure you know where the venue is, and allow sufficient time for travel. 
  • Please arrive on time. If you arrive after the start time, the facilitator may not be able to admit you to the workshop.  
  • Please ensure that you can attend for the entire workshop – attendance will only be marked if you attend and participate fully. 

If you can no longer attend or wish to cancel your place on this event, you must do so via your My bookings page. Our cancellation policy will apply to late cancellations, or if you do not cancel and fail to attend the event.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding your participation in the workshop or have any requirements that we can support you with, please do not hesitate to contact the lead tutor. For more information, read our inclusivity statement.

Learning intended for

Workshop Duration: 7 hours