Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology
An important function of the ARTP is the provision of opportunities for Continuing Professional Development. The ARTP organises meetings and courses on many respiratory topics. Nationally ARTP informs and influences major organisations about the delivery of lung function services. Furthermore, ARTP links with equivalent national organisations around the world to deliver global standards in respiratory healthcare involving respiratory technology and physiology. For further details either email admin@artp.org.uk, telephone 0845 226 3062, or visit the website: www.artp.org.uk.
Education for Health
Education for Health is an independant education and research organisation specialising in the ongoing training and development of healthcare professionals working to improve the care of patients with cardiovascular, respiratory and allergice diseases.
Fully accredited to the Open University, a comprehensive portfolio of distance learning modules is available from Diploma and Degree to Masters level. Written by nationally recognised clinicians and delivered by expert lecturer practitioners, all training is linked directly to the competency framework and subject to frequent, rigorous review. Go to http://www.educationforhealth.org.uk/ for more information.
Respiratory Education UK
Respiratory Education UK is working to provide excellence in respiratory care for patients and professionals through the design, development and delivery of fully accredited, multiprofessional academic programmes at diploma, degree and masters level.
Structured and bespoke short courses and study events delivered by expert lecturers, complement our academic provision and provide structured progression routes to support the education and training requirements of individuals and organisations.
For more details or to discuss the development of a negotiated event, please contact Karen Frankland, Head of Short Course Provision at Respiratory Education UK, Unit 49, 9th Avenue, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL. Tel: 0151 529 6232 or go to http://www.respiratoryeduk.com.