Spirometry Update in Primary Care
This Spirometry Update session provides primary care clinicians with clarity and confidence in performing and interpreting spirometry in line with current national guidelines. The course strengthens understanding of quality‑assured spirometry, accuracy and reproducibility, key measurements, and the recognition of lung disease patterns.
Delegates will explore how spirometry supports diagnosis and monitoring in asthma and COPD, and review best‑practice considerations for returning to safe, effective testing in primary care settings. The session is ideal for clinicians seeking to refresh skills, improve diagnostic accuracy and deliver evidence‑based respiratory assessment.
Course Content
- Overview of quality‑assured spirometry and guideline recommendations
- Accuracy and reproducibility in testing
- Spirometry measurements and interpretation
- Patterns of lung disease
- Spirometry in asthma and COPD
- Returning to testing in primary care
Perfect for nurses, GPs, HCAs and allied health professionals involved in respiratory care and long‑term condition management.
