Course Overview
This course, has been designed by BTS and ARTP to provide delegates with a programme on what you need to know about basic and advanced lung physiology central to everyday clinical practice. Its target audience is specialist trainees, AHPs and respiratory physicians who would like to refresh their knowledge but is equally relevant to those on the Practitioner/Scientist Training programmes, physiologists in practice or those just starting their career in clinical physiology and those preparing for the SCE.
Aims
The course is aimed at Specialty Trainees in Respiratory Medicine who are preparing for the SCE and those on the Practitioner/Scientist Training programmes.
Target Audience
Its target audience is specialist trainees, AHPs and respiratory physicians who would like to refresh their knowledge but is equally relevant to those on the Practitioner/Scientist Training programmes, physiologists in practice or those just starting their career in clinical physiology.
Topics covered
Basics of airways physiology; CPEX, ABGs, Gas transfer; static lung volumes and challenge tests. Delegates will leave the course with a detailed knowledge base and, importantly, a strong idea about how to apply the knowledge they have gained.
Day 1
Basics of airways physiology; Spirometry, Blood Gases, Gas transfer; static lung volumes and their interpretation. There will also be the opportunity for some hands-on practical experience. Delegates will leave the course with a detailed knowledge base and, importantly, a strong idea about how to apply the knowledge they have gained.
Day 2
Explore CPET, challenge tests and other advanced baseline assessments such as oscillometry and respiratory muscle testing. There will also be sessions on how to ensure your physiology service is quality assured and how physiology assessments assist with clinical management.
Course Programme
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Cost
This course can be booked on individual days:
Full course ARTP Member Rate £230 / Full course Non Member Rate £500
1 Day Only ARTP Member Rate £140 / 1 Day Only Non Member Rate £270
Date
Thursday 11th June & Friday 12th June 2026
Location
This two day course will be held in Birmingham 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.
For group bookings, please ensure each participant completes an individual form with their contact information.
This two day course will be held in Birmingham City Centre 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.
Prices
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
| Ticket |
Price |
| Day 1 Only ARTP member |
£140.00 |
| Day 1 Only Non member |
£270.03 |
| Day 2 Only ARTP member |
£140.03 |
| Day 2 Only Non member |
£270.03 |
| Full course ARTP Member |
£230.00 |
| Full course Non member |
£500.00 |