Core Spirometry Course

Event Locations
Midlands Region

Event Start: Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 09:00 AM

Event End: Friday, 13 February 2026 at 04:30 PM

Venue: HIKO Hub, The University of Waikato, Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton

Cost: $607 + GST

If you perform spirometry testing then this two-day training course is for you. Your client's welfare may even depend upon it. It will give you the knowledge and tools required to accurately and safely complete spirometry testing.

You put your name to the result of your spirometry test. The way you do your testing determines whether your client's illness is correctly diagnosed or not, whether they pass their airforce pre-medical or not, whether they are well enough to return to work or not. A lack of calibration or lack of care with your equipment can be enough to give false results and change the course of a client's life.

Spirometry is one of a few medical tests that require a substantial effort from the client in order for it to be successful. If you're performing spirometry, besides encouraging the client it's critical that you know how to pick up technique or performance errors which could make the test result obsolete. This requires you to understand how to interpret what you're seeing during the real time testing.

Additionally, carrying out spirometry without a history or background of the client can be risky. For safety reasons it is critical you understand the basic physiology of the respiratory system and can appropriately interpret the real-time results you're seeing.

• Do you know how to correctly interpret spirometry test results?
• Are you sure you perform spirometry testing correctly?
• Are you aware of all the contraindications to spirometry testing?
• Do you understand the importance of spirometer calibration and know how to do it correctly?

This course is designed and run by a Clinical Physiologist. It is an interactive course to learn more about spirometry, understand the international guidelines for the performance of quality spirometry and develop both your skills and confidence in maintaining and using your spirometer.

Course components:

• Pre-reading (approx 2hrs)
• Day 1: Theory with a homework task
• Day 2: Involves a one-to-one with the course tutor to check practical competency. There is also a 1-hour exam.
• Portfolio submission within 3 months: Submit at least 10 test results for auditing along with biological control and calibration results.
• Certification: An exam pass of 80% or more is required to gain certification.

Important information to read before you register

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If you have questions contact Cara Giles on manager@asthmawaikato.org.nz or 0274 200 1911.