Alex Mouzakitis
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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Respiratory Physiotherapy Core Skills Refresher
Key Facts
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Duration
Full Time UK (one day event)
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Level
Post RegistrationPO
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Starting
June
JUN
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£150 per person
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Waterside
Updated 15/04/2026
Overview
This intensive one-day CPD course is designed for Band 5 physiotherapists and community physiotherapists looking to consolidate and refresh their core cardiorespiratory skills. Delivered in a small-group, hands-on format by experienced clinical educators Alex Mouzakitis and Fiona Barrett, the day provides a structured and practical approach to respiratory physiotherapy assessment and management. Participants will work through real clinical scenarios, building decision-making skills and confidence in a supported environment. Approximately 6 hours of CPD is covered, and a certificate of attendance is provided on completion.
Highlights
- Hands-on practice in small groups with real clinical scenarios
- Clear decision-making frameworks for common respiratory scenarios
- Evidence-based approach to airway clearance and manual techniques
- Approximately 6 hours of CPD with certificate of attendance provided
- Facilitated by experienced clinical educators Alex Mouzakitis and Fiona Barrett
Entry Requirements
- Open to any registered physiotherapist.
- Suitable for Band 5 physiotherapists starting or continuing on-call, and community physiotherapists seeking a practical refresh of core cardiorespiratory skills.
- No formal prerequisites beyond HCPC registration.
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What You'll Learn
This one-day CPD course provides physiotherapists with a structured and practical refresher in core cardiorespiratory skills. Delivered in a small-group format, the day combines evidence-based theory with hands-on practical sessions covering respiratory assessment, oxygen therapy, airway clearance techniques, and manual physiotherapy. Participants work through real clinical case studies to consolidate decision-making and develop confidence in managing common respiratory presentations.
How will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment. Learning is consolidated through case-based discussion and practical application throughout the day.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, a certificate of attendance is issued to all participants and can be used as evidence in your CPD portfolio.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities is recommended. All clinical materials and resources will be provided on the day.
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
- Part-time: £150 per person (one-off CPD event)
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
When assessing an applicant’s eligibility to pay home fees, we use the guidance provided by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) which sets out the regulations that have been decided by the UK Government Department of Education.
Contact cpd@northampton.ac.uk to enquire about group bookings.
Staff
Fiona Barrett
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Careers and Employability
This course supports career development for physiotherapists working in or moving into respiratory and acute care settings. It is particularly relevant for Band 5 practitioners progressing towards Band 6 roles, or community physiotherapists extending their acute respiratory competencies.