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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.
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This course is delivered by ARTP, so discounted fees are available for ATRP members. Being a BTS member does not affect the booking fees. You can book onto the full course, or book for only one day.
- Full course: ARTP Member £230, Non ARTP Member £500
- Day 1 only or day 2 only: ARTP Member £140, Non ARTP Member £270
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Application for CPD Approval submitted to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK
We encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited and expected to fill quickly.
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Time Session Thursday 11 June 2026 – Birmingham Conference & Events Centre 08:45am – 09:00am REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS 09:00am – 09:15am Welcome & Introduction
Neil Greening, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester09:15am – 10:00am Spirometry
Claire Francis, ARTP Spirometry Chair, Wye Valley NHS Trust10:00am – 10:45am Gas Transfer – I know it’s important but what does it really mean?
Joanna Shakespeare, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Coventry & Warwickshire NHSFT10:45am – 11:15am Static Lung Volumes – why does it matter?
Neil Greening, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester11:15am – 11:30am COFFEE/TEA BREAK 11:30am – 1:00pm ALTERNATING WORKSHOPS × 3
A. Spirometry & FENO
Adam Coulson, Advanced Respiratory Physiologist, Royal Derby Hospital
B. Single Breath Gas Transfer
Sarah Hayman, Advanced Physiologist, Royal Derby Hospital
C. Whole Body Plethysmography
Jess Hartley, Advanced Physiologist, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne1:00pm – 1:45pm LUNCH 1:45pm – 2:15pm Blood Gases
Absari Maisha Choudhury, Clinical Scientist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust2:15pm – 3:00pm Interpreting pulmonary function – Latest Guidance & Artificial Intelligence
William Man, Consultant Chest Physician, Harefield Hospital, Middlesex
Claire Francis, ARTP Spirometry Chair, Wye Valley NHS Trust3:00pm – 3:15pm COFFEE/TEA BREAK 3:15pm – 4:15pm Interactive Interpretation Session
All Faculty, discussion led by Neil Greening4:15pm – 4:30pm Feedback & CLOSE Friday 12 June 2026 – Birmingham Conference & Events Centre 08:45am – 09:00am REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS 09:00am – 11:15am Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, to include:
Live demonstration; data presentation and analysis; normal versus abnormal; pattern recognition
Karl Sylvester, Consultant Healthcare Scientist, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge
Joanna Shakespeare, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Coventry & Warwickshire NHSFT
Jonathan Fuld, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge11:15am – 11:30am COFFEE/TEA BREAK 11:30am – 1:00pm Challenge Tests: from methacholine to workplace exposures, to include:
Background theory to delivery of the test; direct versus indirect challenge tests & interpretation of the results
Vicky Moore, Deputy Head of Service, Coventry & Warwickshire NHSFT
Matthew Rutter, Lead Physiologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHSFT1:00pm – 1:45pm LUNCH 1:45pm – 2:15pm Hypoxic Challenge Testing
Ian Cliff, Consultant Clinical Scientist, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust2:15pm – 3:00pm Respiratory Muscle Function
TBC3:00pm – 3:15pm COFFEE/TEA BREAK 3:15pm – 4:00pm Oscillometry
Neil Greening, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester4:00pm – 4:30pm Delivering a quality assured physiology service
Matthew Rutter, Lead Physiologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHSFT
4:30pm – 4:45pm Putting it all together – how can I use physiology to help clinical management
Neil Greening, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Karl Sylvester, Head of Joint Respiratory Physiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Joanna Shakespeare, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Coventry & Warwickshire NHSFT Jonathan Fuld, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
4.45pm-5.00pm Feedback & CLOSE
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This two day course will be held in Birmingham city centre. Full venue details will be included in your booking confirmation.
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