Spirometry: From Performance to Interpretation – Self-learning Course

About the Course

Organizers

“Santé Arménie” Medical Academy
Children of Armenia Fund

Dates: March 26 – April 2, 2026
Platform: Moodle

Speaker: Arthur Yesayan, Pulmonologist (Calahorra Hospital, Spain)

Target Audience: Pulmonologists, allergists and clinical immunologists, family doctors, general practitioners (this course is not intended for nurses)

This course is dedicated to the proper performance of spirometry and the interpretation of its results. Spirometry is an essential tool for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory diseases, and its correct implementation ensures more effective treatment planning.

The aim of this course is to teach the correct technique of performing spirometry, as well as interpreting the results.

Content

Part 1: Spirometry – Performance

Introduction and history
Chest anatomy
Equipment and materials
Calibration
Indications and contraindications
Patient preparation
Procedure
Assessing maneuver quality using curves
Quality criteria: acceptability and reproducibility
Technician and patient errors
Cleaning and disinfection

Part 2: Spirometry – Interpretation

Types of spirometers
Basic concepts
Graphs and parameters
Spirometric patterns
A bit of practice

Part 3

Demonstration video

CME Credits

To obtain the certificate, you must correctly answer at least 70% of the questions in the final quiz following the video lecture. The final test can be retaken up to 3 times.

Participation is free of charge.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive 1 CME self-learning credit.

Registration

You can register using the following link:

After registration, on March 26, you will receive an email with further instructions.

The maximum number of participants for this course session is 100.