Introduction & Welcome

Barrett McGrath Education and Mentoring Services (EMS) Ltd are delighted that you have a secured place on the forthcoming Spirometry ARTP Diploma course.

Day 1 starts at 9.00am at the assigned venue is to be NI Hospice, Education Building, Somerton Rd Belfast BT15 and will finish at 4.30pm, You may purchase lunch at the NI Hospice cafe ( which is onsite). Tea/coffee/scones will be provided at the morning break. Your course outline/handbook materials are ready to access to read through prior to the start date and will be further explained to you on Day 1.

Please download the latest version of the Asthma and COPD guidance for reference throughout the course.

In addition, please read through the 'Introduction to Spirometry' slides prior to attending Day 1 and complete the questions on https//exam.net. The exam code is utepgU- you should achieve at least 15 out of 21 marks and this completed and achieved prior to course starting.

We look forward to meeting with you

Yours sincerely

The Barrett McGrath team

Dates: study day 1: 16th January 2025 (face to face);

study day 2: 23rd January 2025 (via google classroom);

study day 3: - 30th January 2025 (face to face);

consolidation half day (optional) will be via google classroom on 20th February 2025.