This is an in person live event

Location: The Hub Plus, Derbyshire - Kelvin House, RTC Business Park, London Rd, Derby DE24 8UP

Date: Friday 6th November 2026

Time: 09:00 - 16:30

This live event is available to registered users only

 Aim:

To provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform high-quality spirometry, understand quality assurance requirements, recognise common errors and apply a systematic approach to spirometry reporting, in preparation for progressing towards the ARTP assessment pathway.

Eligible Roles:

This session is suitable for:

Nurse

Nursing Associate

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Learning Outcomes:

After this session attendees will have a greater understanding of the following: 

Understand the principles of spirometry equipment operation, care and calibration.

Prepare patients appropriately for spirometry testing, including consideration of indications, contraindications and pre-test advice.

Demonstrate good spirometry technique and understand the requirements for verification and quality assurance.

Identify common errors encountered during spirometry testing and recognise how to minimise them.

Apply the Seven Steps to Standardised Spirometry framework to support consistent interpretation and reporting.

Review and discuss spirometry case studies using a systematic approach.

Develop the knowledge and confidence required to support progression towards the ARTP assessment pathway

Level of Learning: 

New Starter/Introductory

Speaker Bio: 

The training will be delivered by an experienced respiratory nurse and spirometry educator with over 20 years of experience in respiratory care, COPD management, and spirometry training. The author of Top Ten Tips for Spirometry, recently republished as Seven Steps to Standardised Spirometry, and has played a significant role in developing spirometry standards and education across primary care.

​Support: 

If you require any support, we are always listening.

Email: ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net

Phone: 07883 328933​

Cancellation Policy:

Please click here to find our full Cancellation Policy. 

You must have line manager approval before booking. As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

CPD Funded Course

The session is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to support the next step of applying for and undertaking the ARTP assessment. The course covers the key principles of spirometry performance, quality assurance, common errors, and interpretation, helping you build a strong foundation for further accreditation.

Whilst attendance at this session does not result in ARTP accreditation, it provides valuable preparation and learning to support those wishing to progress towards the ARTP qualification pathway.