Spirometry Courses

Whether you wish to develop new skills, or refresh your existing knowledge and know how, we have something for everyone.

Spirometry is a lung function test that is a recognised investigation to support the diagnosis of respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD. It is also used as one of a suite of investigations for other respiratory conditions. Spirometry as a diagnostic tool is recognised by national and international guidelines, such as BTS/NICE/SIGN (2024), GINA (2025) and the GOLD 2025 global strategy.  

The Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) emphasise the importance of quality assured spirometry for performing and reporting spirometry. As a recognised training provider, Education for Health ensures the quality of their spirometry portfolio meets the standards set out in the ARTP Spirometry Standards Document .       

Our range of online learning courses are designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for performing, recording, and reporting spirometry in adults, or paediatric patients, or a combination of these. The courses are designed to give you the knowledge and skills to assess your patients with confidence and competence. 

About our e-learning 

Once you access your online learning, you’ll have six months to complete your course, enabling you to fit your studies into your schedule and learn at the pace that best suits you. Each of the 10 modules will take 2-3 hours to complete. Our e-learning materials combine e-learning chapters, interviews with respiratory experts, and more. The content has been created by a team of expert clinicians and aligns with ARTP standards. 

Interactive tutorials 

Each month, we provide a live interactive tutorial for all of our spirometry learners. This gives you the opportunity to check your understanding with your clinical tutor, ask questions, and share best practice with other learners. 

Course requirements 

In order to successfully complete this spirometry training programme, you must ensure that you have access to the following before beginning your studies:  

• A spirometer  

• A 3L verification syringe  

• Access to patients; for your portfolio you will be required to upload 10 quality assured spirometry reports  

• Appropriate study time and computer access to complete the online learning within six months of starting  

If you do not have any of these elements, you won’t be able to complete the online learning. If you have questions about any of these elements, please email [email protected].   

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