Spirometry – 1.5-Day Competency Course

Course Overview

Our Spirometry Competency Course is designed for occupational health professionals who are currently undertaking spirometry testing and wish to demonstrate their knowledge, practical skills, and competence in workplace respiratory health surveillance.

Combining essential theory with practical assessment, the course enables delegates to develop confidence in their spirometry practice, perform high-quality respiratory assessments, and contribute to the early identification of work-related respiratory conditions.

The course supports respiratory health surveillance best practice and helps organisations ensure their spirometry programmes are delivered consistently, accurately, and in line with recognised occupational health standards.

Learning Outcomes

The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enabling delegates to understand the principles of spirometry and how to achieve reliable, repeatable test results. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and lung function.
2. Understand the role of spirometry within workplace health surveillance programmes.
3. Recognise the factors that can affect spirometry test quality and accuracy.
4. Conduct spirometry assessments in accordance with recognised best practice.
5. Obtain acceptable and repeatable results through correct testing technique.
6. Identify common errors and take appropriate corrective action during testing.
7. Understand calibration verification, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance requirements.
8. Accurately record, review, and manage spirometry data in line with workplace procedures and GDPR requirements.
9. Contribute to the effective operation of a workplace respiratory health surveillance programme.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for professionals who are already involved in workplace respiratory health surveillance, including:

• Occupational Health Technicians
• Occupational Health Nurses
• Occupational Health Advisors
• Occupational Health Physicians
• Workplace Health Professionals
• Health Surveillance Providers
• Individuals responsible for respiratory surveillance programmes

Delegates should have existing experience of spirometry testing and be actively involved in health surveillance programmes.

Why is Spirometry Important?

Respiratory health surveillance plays an important role in identifying early signs of occupational lung disease and monitoring the health of employees exposed to respiratory hazards in the workplace.
Spirometry supports workplace health surveillance by:
• Monitoring lung function over time
• Identifying changes that may require further investigation
• Supporting the management of respiratory risks
• Demonstrating compliance with workplace health surveillance requirements
• Helping protect the long-term respiratory health of employees

Obtaining accurate and repeatable results is critical to the success of any respiratory surveillance programme. This course helps delegates develop and demonstrate the skills required to perform spirometry confidently and consistently.

Relevant Workplace and HSE Guidance

Organisations undertaking respiratory health surveillance have responsibilities to monitor the health of employees who may be exposed to respiratory hazards in the workplace.

This course supports professionals involved in respiratory surveillance by providing training aligned with recognised occupational health practices, including:

• HSE guidance on respiratory health surveillance
• Workplace respiratory surveillance programmes
• Recognised spirometry testing standards
• Best practice spirometry procedures
• Quality assurance and record management
• Equipment maintenance and calibration verification

Delegates will gain a practical understanding of how spirometry forms part of a wider occupational health surveillance programme.

Course Format

Our Spirometry Competency Course combines:

• Interactive classroom learning
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on spirometry sessions
• Group discussions and case studies
• Trainer-led guidance and feedback
• Practical assessment of spirometry technique

This approach ensures delegates develop both theoretical understanding and practical competence.

Why Train with Diatec?

Diatec has extensive experience supporting occupational health professionals with training, equipment, and workplace health surveillance solutions. When you train with Diatec, you benefit from:

• Experienced occupational health trainers
• Practical, hands-on learning
• Small class sizes
• Industry-relevant course content
• High-quality equipment and training facilities
• Ongoing support from our specialist team
• Certification upon successful completion
Our focus is on providing practical training that delegates can immediately apply in the workplace.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a certificate recognising their attendance and achievement. This certification can support evidence of training and competence within workplace respiratory health surveillance programmes.

Course Dates and Locations

Diatec delivers Spirometry Competency Courses throughout the UK at a range of convenient locations.

Courses are scheduled regularly throughout the year, providing flexibility for both individuals and organisations seeking training for multiple employees.

For upcoming course dates, locations, and availability, please view the course calendar or contact the Diatec team for further information.