Spirometry: INTERPRETATION in adults & children
Available to book:
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21st September 2026 13:00-15:15 £55+ VAT (£66 inc VAT) per place
These sessions are kindly supported by the pharmaceutical industry. As a result of this funding, these places are offered at a discounted rate as above.
The company will deliver a 10 minute presentation at the start of the webinar. They will also have a list of delegates attending.
For notifications of new dates, follow us on Facebook @respiratoryeducation.
Audience
This 2-hour webinar is suitable for healthcare professionals who are involved in, or developing their skills in, spirometry interpretation and reporting.
It is particularly relevant for clinicians who perform spirometry in practice, those who review spirometry results as part of respiratory assessment, or healthcare professionals preparing to develop their competency in spirometry.
The session is suitable for healthcare professionals working across primary and secondary care. A basic understanding of spirometry and how the test is performed is recommended.
About this webinar
This webinar is aligned with current ARTP standards and is designed to develop confidence in the interpretation and reporting of spirometry results.
The session focuses on applying a structured approach to spirometry interpretation, considering technical quality, physiological patterns and the clinical context of the patient. Learning is reinforced through practical examples and case-based discussion.
This webinar is aligned with current ARTP standards and is designed to build confidence in the interpretation and reporting of spirometry within the context of the patient's clinical presentation. Learning is reinforced through practical examples and case-based discussion.
Topics include:
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Assessing whether spirometry is technically acceptable and suitable for interpretation.
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Interpreting flow-volume and volume-time curves.
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Understanding key spirometry measurements, including predicted values, Lower Limit of Normal (LLN) and Z-scores.
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Recognising normal, obstructive, restrictive and mixed ventilatory patterns.
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Identifying significant bronchodilator reversibility and understanding its clinical relevance.
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Interpreting spirometry findings alongside symptoms, history and other clinical information to support assessment and diagnosis.
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Producing clear, concise and clinically useful spirometry reports.
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Applying a structured approach to spirometry interpretation through practical case studies.
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Understanding the National Spirometry Register and current professional requirements.
This webinar focuses on the interpretation and reporting of spirometry results and is not intended to teach spirometry performance. If you are new to performing spirometry, we recommend attending the 'Performing Spirometry' webinar.
Throughout the webinar you will be expected to contribute to discussion and will be able to contribute and ask questions using the ‘chat feature’.
The webinar will be hosted via MS Teams. The link will be sent out at least 1 week before the meeting. You will need a good internet connection and a microphone and webcam ideally.
*** 2026 ***
21st September 2026 13:00-15:15 £55+ VAT (£66 inc VAT) per place
At the start of the webinar, the company will deliver a 10 minute presentation and then leave the meeting. They will also have a list of delegates attending.
Please note that non attenders or late cancellations will still be charged.
Follow the Facebook page @respiratoryeducation for first look at new dates