Spirometry Simplified
Certified e-learning course for primary care with in-person masterclass and portfolio assessment with personalised support
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Spirometry Simplified, a leading initiative by the global clinical network and charity International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), seeks to empower primary care clinicians worldwide by promoting the widespread and equitable adoption of spirometry. Our goal is to facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnoses of people with obstructive airway diseases, leading to timely and better management, enhancing the quality of their care and ultimately improving their quality of life. This certified course was meticulously crafted by an esteemed, experienced global faculty of master teachers of spirometry to primary care. This comprehensive programme equips primary healthcare professionals and their support staff with the essential skills to proficiently prepare for, conduct, assess, and interpret high-quality spirometry tests.
Course structure
4 Online modules (8 hours) + 1 in person Masterclass (4 hours) + 1 Portfolio (including mentoring)
- M1 Understanding spirometry (2h - online)
- M2 Preparing spirometry (2h - online)
- M3 Evaluating spirometry (2h - online)
- M4 Interpreting spirometry (2h - online)
- Masterclass Performing spirometry (2h - online)
How does it work?
- Instruction language: English
- 5 modules (4 online, 1 in person)
- Primary care oriented
- Self-paced flexible learning
- Includes practical case studies Certified by IPCRG
- Taught by experts from all regions of the globe
- Includes Portfolio consisting of one valid calibration check and three quality grade A spirometry tests fully reported - mentored by our faculty
The first Spirometry Simplified masterclass took place in May 2024 in Athens, Greece as part of the 12th IPCRG World Conference.
