Respiratory Examination and Chest Auscultation (Certified) - 15 May 2025. Belfast

This course will be closing very soon.

About this course

This is a one-day facilitated session suitable for all Health Care Professionals who wish to gain or update their skills in chest auscultation. The session will be led by an experienced facilitator who is a clinical specialist in primary care.  This course can be delivered online to groups of 10 or more. Please contact for more information,

This course will take place face to face. Tea/coffee/scones will be provided for break and there is an opportunity for students to purchase lunch or you can bring your own lunch.

Venue: NI Hospice, Education Building, Somerton Rd, Belfast BT 15 (TBC)

The day will cover:

1. Revision
   1. Landmarks on the chest - how to locate findings
   2. Lobes of the lungs - where we listen to
   3. The control of breathing
2. Examination of the respiratory system
   1. Inspection
   2. Palpation
   3. Percussion
   4. Auscultation - listening to various chest sounds and their meaning

Please note that lunch can be purchased on site if required.