Home Search Top Result What are breathing tests? What are breathing tests? Breathing tests have a multitude of different names (and name combinations) which can easily lead to confusion. The most common names used are: Lung Function Tests (LFTs) Pulmonary Function Tests... Read more Pages (18) News (15) Events (5) What are breathing tests? What are breathing tests? Breathing tests have a multitude of different names (and name combinations) which can easily lead to confusion. The most common names used are: Lung Function Tests (LFTs) Pulmonary Function Tests... Read more Who will be conducting my tests? Who will be conducting my tests? Who are respiratory physiologists / clinical scientists? It is highly likely that you will be tested by a healthcare scientist. These are highly trained professionals can have a variety of different job... Read more Patient Information Sleep Disorders What is a sleep study? Where can I get further information or support? Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Measurements and Tests Who will be conducting my tests? Gas transfer measurement What happens during... Read more What happens during an oxygen assessment? What happens during an oxygen assessment? The lungs do a fantastic job of getting oxygen into the body and it is only when lung disease or severe illness occurs that extra oxygen may be needed. However, oxygen is a drug and so has to be... Read more ARTP Professional Qualifications Science, technology and medicine are constantly evolving and scientists must ensure they continue to demonstrate best practice. ARTP’s Professional Qualifications allow respiratory practitioners to update their skills and knowledge. Undertaking... Read more What happens during an exercise test? What happens during an exercise test? Often breathing tests performed whilst at rest do not always tell us the full impact your condition may have on your life. Many people with lung disease will become breathless when they do any form of... Read more What is a sleep study? What is a sleep study? Sleeping is something most of us take for granted until, for one reason or another, we cannot get a good night's sleep. There can be a wide range of causes for this; anxiety or stress may stop us sleeping, but there... Read more What is normal for me? What is normal for me? Lung function tests directly measure various aspects of lung performance but they are also often compared to a ‘normal persons’. This ‘normal person’ does not actually exist but are calculated from predicted... Read more Consultations Please find details below of the consultations which the ARTP have been invited to participate in, and our responses. Consultation Invite Date of... Read more Surveys ARTP conduct a number of surveys, please find below those that are active and any which are advertised on behalf of third parties. ARTP Workforce and Staffing Survey The ARTP Workforce Committee carried out an ARTP Workforce Survey in 2018.... Read more First12Last ARTP Guidance - Respiratory Function Testing and Sleep Services During Endemic COVID-19 The ARTP COVID Group have put together the following guidance documents for use in light of COVID-19: Respiratory Function Testing During Endemic COVID-19 Respiratory function testing is key to the diagnosis, management and monitoring of... Read more Asthma + Lung UK’s new report 'Diagnosing the Problem: Right test, right time' released Asthma + Lung UK’s new report Diagnosing the Problem: Right test, right time, has been published today and can be found here. This new report into the provision of key respiratory diagnostic tests such as spirometry and FeNO testing investigates... Read more NHSE Commissioning Standards for Spirometry Dear ARTP Members, Please see below a roundup of NHS England activity from the Senior Project Manager from the National Physiological Science Transformation Programme NHS England National Physiological Science Transformation Programme... Read more ARTP COVID19 Guidelines Please see the updated guidelines published on 18th March here - https://www.artp.org.uk/News/artp-covid19-update-18th-march-2020 The COVID19 infection is likely to change from “containment” to “delay” phase and possible “crisis phase” in the... Read more ARTP COVID19 Update - 18th March 2020 The COVID19 infection has changed from “containment” to “delay” phase and the likely “crisis phase” is expected to peak in June 2020 (timing currently approximate). ARTP members are continuing to be asked about lung function testing and other... Read more ARTP COVID19 Update - 9th April 2020 Updated on 9th April 2020 - all updates following the 18th March 2020 Guidance has been highlighted in red for ease. The COVID19 pandemic has transformed our clinical arena and everyday life. Staff and services have already altered dramatically... Read more ARTP Guidance - Respiratory Function Testing and Sleep Services During Endemic COVID-19 - August 2020 The ARTP COVID Group have put together the following guidance documents for use in light of COVID-19: Guidelines for recommencing physiological services during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) endemic phase The role of respiratory and... Read more ARTP Spirometry Certificate Renewal - Final chance to renew We are aware that a number of candidates did not renew their ARTP Spirometry Certificate for a variety of reasons, mostly due to the uncertainty of Spirometry and the high workload many have faced with what has been, a very difficult time. With... Read more ARTP Spirometry News - Reporting ARTP have recently made a change to the name of the Interpretation element of the ARTP Spirometry Certificate which will now be referred to as 'Reporting'. Please see the information below on why ARTP have made the change: “Currently, there... Read more NHS England guidance aims to achieve earlier diagnoses of COPD, asthma and heart failure NHS England guidance aims to achieve earlier diagnoses of COPD, asthma and heart failure ARTP welcomes the publication of the new guidance document on GP direct access to testing for Respiratory and Heart conditions. Early and accurate... Read more First12Last ARTP/BTS Short Course 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... Read more Respiratory Muscle Course Course Overview The course is aimed at qualified Respiratory Clinical Physiologists, doctors in training, Respiratory Physiotherapists and Respiratory Nurse Specialists. It may also be suitable for trainee respiratory Clinical Physiologists who... Read more Lung Function Reporting Course Aim This course is aimed at advanced level clinicians involved in the clinical interpretation of pulmonary function tests. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course delegates will be able to: • Understand the physiological changes in... Read more Masterclass & Reporting Course 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... Read more Sleep Course - Advanced You must be logged in to book as a member. If you are not logged in it will only show Non member ticket options. Target Audience Clinical physiologists/clinical Scientists and other healthcare professionals involved in diagnostic and therapeutic... Read more