Paediatric Spirometry (Full Course)

Content: Introduction to Spirometry, Calibration and QC, Anatomy and Physiology, Performing Spirometry, Practical Workshop, Interpretation and Reference Data, Pathophysiology, Asthma and CF Guidelines, Reversibility Testing and Special Considerations

Aims: 1. Foundations of spirometry and physiology 2. Perform spirometry and identify valid and invalid spirometry 3. Interpret spirometry and understand normative data and disease patterns 4. Reversibility testing and its significance.

If you are working a Hospital linked to Alder Hey, please contact Phil Lawrence (philip.lawrence@alderhey.nhs.uk) before booking.

Please note, this course will prepare candidates to apply to be on the National Spirometry Register. More information can be found here https://www.artp.org.uk/Spirometry-Overview and has a cost of £250.

* Tea/Coffee and Lunch provided *

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