Course Overview
The Association for Respiratory Physiologist and Technology (ARTP) Masterclass and Clinical Reporting Course is aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of routine lung function testing for trainees or for experienced staff seeking refresher training in the first 2 days, followed by clinical reporting for those wanting to take it a step further on the 3rd day. In addition, the first 2 days of the course is designed to support the ARTP Practitioner and Associate professional examinations providing the candidate with all the underpinning knowledge required for these examinations.
Target Audience for Day 1
- Respiratory Physiology Assistants working towards performing full lung function
- Respiratory Physiologists/Associates refreshing skills
- Level 4 Apprentices in Healthcare Science
Target Audience for Day 2
- Level 4+ Apprentices in Healthcare Science
- PTP graduates
- STP direct entry students
- Respiratory Physiologists/Scientists/Associates working at Bands 4-6 level
Target Audience for Day 3
- Respiratory physiologists/scientists working at Bands 6+ level
- Other professionals wishing to refresh or learn skills in clinical reporting
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the 1st day of the course delegates will be able to:
- To be able to recognise the requirements for routine lung function testing.
- To be able to prepare a patient appropriately for routine lung function testing.
- Understand the theory and practice of measurements of spirometry, lung volumes (via gas dilution and body plethysmography), gas transfer and spot check oximetry.
- To understand the role and application of bronchodilation response testing.
- Provide technical comments for lung function tests.
- Understand the Associate examination process and format.
By the end of the 2nd day of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the role and application of reference values and national and international guidelines.
- Have an understanding of lung anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
- Perform standard reporting of full lung function testing, reversibility and spot check oximetry.
- Understand differences in paediatric lung function and reporting.
- Understand the Practitioner/Clinical top up examination process and format.
By the end of the 3rd day of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the role of clinical assessment in the diagnosis of disease.
- Learn how to interpret pulmonary function test results and relate these findings to the underlying pathophysiology.
- Understand how to use other test outcomes to make a more informed report
- Learn how to write a clinical report.
Course Programme
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Cost
This course can be booked on individual days:
Full course ARTP Member Rate £363 / Full course Non Member Rate £499
2 Day ARTP Member Rate £242 / 2 Day Non Member Rate £333
1 Day ARTP Member Rate £149 / 1 Day Non Member Rate £204
Date
Wednesday 28th January to Friday 30th January 2026
Location
This three day course will be held in Solihull and full venue details will be included in your booking confirmation. This will be sent within 14 days of completing your booking, either upon receipt of a Purchase Order number or card payment.
CPD
Application for CPD Approval submitted to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK
Booking
To secure your place on the course, ensure that you complete the booking and payment process. Please also review our Cancellation and Refund Policy before booking. Confirmation will be sent within 14 days of completing your booking, either upon receipt of a Purchase Order number or card payment.
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For group bookings, please ensure each participant completes an individual form with their contact information.
This three day course will be held in Solihull and full venue details will be included in your booking confirmation. This will be sent within 14 days of completing your booking, either upon receipt of a Purchase Order number or card payment.