ARTP

What ARTP does

ARTP (The Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology) is a UK-based professional membership association and registered charity, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Operating as a private limited company (No. 5987719) and registered charity (No. 1117470), the organisation serves respiratory physiologists, sleep physiologists, clinical scientists, allied health professionals, and trainees across the UK. ARTP positions itself as the 'professional guardian of quality-assured spirometry in the UK' and maintains the National Spirometry Register in conjunction with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). It is structured around four formalised strategic pillars — Education, Workforce, Quality Assurance, and Innovation — and operates with administrative support outsourced to Executive Business Support (EBS) and website services provided by Senior Internet.

The core product portfolio centres on competency-based professional certifications (Spirometry Certificates in Adult and Paediatric variants with Performing/Reporting/Full options, Sleep Certificates covering Overnight Pulse Oximetry, Polygraphy, and CPAP at Associate/Practitioner/Progression levels, CPET Certificates, and formal Professional Qualifications at Practitioner and Associate levels), supported by structured training courses (Fundamentals of Sleep Course, ARTP/BTS Short Course, Respiratory Muscle Course, Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout) and a publications programme (Spirometry Handbook, Inspire journal, SOPs, position statements). Delivery relies on a website platform with member portals and a dedicated spirometry subdomain (spirometry.artp.org.uk), alongside an in-person annual conference programme that, in May 2026, will combine the 50th Anniversary Annual Conference with the inaugural ARTP Spirometry Conference at ICC Belfast.

ARTP's business model is built on four revenue streams: annual membership subscriptions, training course and event registration fees typically priced at £75–£500 per seat with material member discounts, one-time certification fees with an annual renewal cycle (c. £40 renewal fee, plus a £10 late penalty within 12 months of expiry and a ~£225 recertification process for lapsed holders), and publication sales (Spirometry Handbook at £25 members / £30 non-members). Distribution is predominantly direct via the website, in-person training venues (Birmingham City Centre, King's College London, Royal Brompton Hospital), and conferences, complemented by reciprocal membership with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) for international reach. Customer concentration is anchored in the NHS workforce, with regional groups covering East Midlands, East of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and West Midlands.

Name

ARTP

Legal name

The Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology

Website

https://artp.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ARTP is a UK-based professional membership association and registered charity that delivers competency certifications, training courses, and published standards for respiratory and sleep physiologists, clinical scientists, and allied health professionals, and maintains the National Spirometry Register.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory & Sleep Physiology Professional Certification

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

akta.pro primary industry

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) & Spirometry Equipment (HLAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Respiratory physiology certification
• Spirometry competency standards
• Sleep diagnostics training
• Healthcare professional membership
• Respiratory continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lichfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ARTP generates revenue through annual membership fees from individual professionals working in respiratory and sleep physiology. Membership provides access to resources, certification, training discounts, and professional networking.
2. Training Courses and Events: Revenue from educational courses including Fundamentals of Sleep Course, ARTP/BTS Short Course, Respiratory Muscle Course, and multiple breath nitrogen washout training. Conferences including the Annual Conference and Spirometry Conference generate registration fees.
3. Professional Certifications: Fees charged for spirometry certificates, sleep certificates, CPET certificates, and professional qualifications. Includes renewal fees and late renewal penalties for lapsed certificates.
4. Publications and Resources: Sale of ARTP publications including the Spirometry Handbook, Inspire journal, and other professional resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

ARTP is a UK professional membership body that delivers competency-based certifications, structured training courses, annual conferences, and publications for respiratory and sleep physiologists. Its core certified offerings include the ARTP Spirometry Certification (Adult and Paediatric variants, with Performing, Reporting, and Combined Full competency pathways), the ARTP Sleep Certificates suite (Overnight Pulse Oximetry, Pulse Oximetry & Polygraphy Practitioner, CPAP Associate/Practitioner/Progression), and ARTP Professional Qualifications at Practitioner and Associate levels. The organisation maintains the National Spirometry Register as the recognised "professional guardians of quality-assured spirometry in the UK."

Product overview

ARTP (The Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology) is a UK-based professional membership organisation and the self-described 'professional guardians of quality assured spirometry in the UK.' Its product portfolio centres on professional certifications, training courses, publications, and events within respiratory and sleep physiology. The core certification offering is the ARTP Spirometry Certification programme (available in Adult and Paediatric variants with Performing, Reporting, and Full competency options), which feeds into the National Spirometry Register. Supporting this are the ARTP Sleep Certificates suite (covering Overnight Pulse Oximetry, Polygraphy, and CPAP), and ARTP Professional Qualifications at Practitioner and Associate levels. Education is delivered through training courses including the Fundamentals of Sleep Course, the ARTP/BTS Short Course, and the Respiratory Muscle Course. The association publishes the Inspire Journal, ARTP Spirometry Handbook, and Standards & Guidance documents including SOPs. Annual events include the ARTP Annual Conference (celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2026) and the inaugural ARTP Spirometry Conference. Membership provides access to discussion forums, monthly newsletters, conference discounts, and career development resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARTP Sleep: A committee within ARTP focused on sleep-related professional standards and education
• National Spirometry Register
• Inspire Journal

Products and services

• ARTP Spirometry Certification Competency certification programme for spirometry (lung function testing), available in Adult and Paediatric variants with Performing only, Reporting only, or Combined Full (Performing & Reporting) certification pathways, evidencing gold-standard competency for healthcare professionals performing diagnostic spirometry.
• ARTP Sleep Certificates Suite of sleep-related competency certificates for sleep physiologists and scientists, covering Overnight Pulse Oximetry, Pulse Oximetry & Polygraphy Practitioner, and CPAP therapy at Associate, Practitioner, and Progression levels.
• ARTP Professional Qualifications Formal professional qualifications at Practitioner and Associate levels for individuals working in respiratory and sleep physiology, with a three-year completion window from enrolment.
• Fundamentals of Sleep Course One-day course covering the theory and practical aspects of sleep breathing disorders, including pathophysiology, diagnostics, CPAP treatment, and mask/device setup, held in Birmingham City Centre with a 1:7 faculty-to-delegate ratio. Priced at £195 for ARTP members and £260 for non-members.
• ARTP/BTS Short Course Two-day joint course with the British Thoracic Society (BTS) covering basic and advanced lung physiology, including spirometry, blood gases, gas transfer, CPET, and oscillometry, targeted at specialist trainees, AHPs, and respiratory physicians.
• ARTP Respiratory Muscle Course Face-to-face course reviewing respiratory muscle function in health and disease, covering techniques such as PImax, PEmax, and SNIP measurement, with practical demonstrations and case studies. Full course priced at £150 for ARTP members and £200 for non-members.
• Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout Course Course held at the Royal Brompton Hospital in collaboration with the London MBW Training Centre, covering practical performance of Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout (MBN2W) in adults and children. Priced at £400 for ARTP members and £450 for non-members.
• Online Basic Sleep Course Online delivery of introductory sleep physiology training. Priced at £75 for ARTP members and £125 for non-members.
• ARTP Spirometry Handbook Print handbook covering the fundamental knowledge required to perform quality spirometry measurements and basics of interpretation. Priced at £25 for ARTP members and £30 for non-members including postage and packaging.
• Inspire Journal ARTP's official monthly membership journal publishing scientific articles, course-based projects, and patient case studies of 1,000–2,000 words, available to members and through advertising and journal subscriptions.
• ARTP Annual Conference Flagship in-person annual conference of the association, hosting scientific sessions, exhibitor halls, and the ARTP Awards, serving as the primary member acquisition and retention event each year.
• Inaugural ARTP Spirometry Conference 2026 New one-day spirometry-focused conference priced at £150 for ARTP members (and those active on the National ARTP Spirometry Register) and £225 for non-members.
• National Spirometry Register National register maintained by ARTP and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) listing individuals who have demonstrated competency standards in spirometry and hold a valid ARTP Spirometry Certificate.
• ARTP Membership Annual individual (and corporate) membership subscription granting access to monthly newsletters, member-only course and conference discounts, voting rights in association governance, the discussion forum, and professional recognition within the respiratory and sleep physiology community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Healthcare professionals demonstrating gold-star standard competency through ARTP certification
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• British Sleep Society 'Healthy Sleep for All' StrategymoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2020Endorsed by ARTP, the BSS five-year strategic plan aims to improve sleep health across the UK through improved clinical care, standardization of education and practice, and enhanced research capacities.
• British Thoracic Society (BTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARTP collaborates with BTS on educational courses including the ARTP/BTS Short Course on lung physiology. Joint programs designed for specialty trainees, AHPs, and respiratory physicians. The partnership combines BTS clinical expertise with ARTP's professional standards for respiratory physiology.
• European Respiratory Society (ERS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal membership arrangement allowing ARTP members to access ERS resources and vice versa. Joint conference promotion and international professional network access. Endorsement of British Sleep Society strategy by ARTP demonstrates collaborative approach to respiratory and sleep professional standards.
• Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAHCS manages the ARTP Spirometry register as a third-party service provider. The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) was transferred into AHCS, consolidating professional registration oversight for clinical physiologists including those certified by ARTP.
• British Sleep SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on sleep courses including Basic Sleep Course, Introduction to Polygraphy course, and joint advocacy for sleep health. BSS Strategy endorsed by ARTP demonstrates shared commitment to sleep medicine standards.
• Executive Business Support (EBS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEBS provides administrative support services for ARTP including membership administration, event management, and general organizational support. Located at City Wharf, Lichfield.
• London MBW Training CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout (MBN2W) training courses. Course covers practical performance of MBN2W in adults and children, run by the MBW Training Centre with ARTP member discounts.
• Taskforce for Lung HealthmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder coalition addressing lung health in the UK. ARTP contributes expertise on spirometry standards and respiratory physiology workforce development as part of the taskforce's mission to improve national lung health outcomes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Thoracic Society (BTS): UK professional society for respiratory physicians and allied professionals. BTS is ARTP's closest peer and core co-development partner, jointly delivering the ARTP/BTS Short Course on lung physiology and overlapping on respiratory medicine standards-setting for the UK.
• European Respiratory Society (ERS): Pan-European professional society for respiratory medicine. ERS shares ARTP's mission of advancing respiratory science and standards, with a reciprocal membership arrangement allowing cross-border professional access - making it a direct international peer.
• Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS): UK overarching body for healthcare science professions. AHCS directly manages the ARTP National Spirometry Register as a third-party service provider and absorbed the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP), making it both an operational partner and a regulatory-adjacent peer.
• British Sleep Society (BSS): UK professional body for sleep medicine clinicians and scientists. BSS collaborates with ARTP on sleep courses, polygraphy training, and the 'Healthy Sleep for All' strategy endorsement - directly comparable as a niche UK professional society with overlapping membership in sleep diagnostics.
• Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS): UK-based professional society for primary care respiratory clinicians. PCRS overlaps with ARTP's spirometry and respiratory diagnostics mandate, particularly relevant given ARTP's inaugural Spirometry Conference targeting primary care practitioners.
• Association of Respiratory Nurses (ARNS): UK professional network for respiratory nurses. ARNS operates a similar membership model with conferences, education, and clinical resources targeting a UK respiratory professional audience that intersects with ARTP's primary and secondary care certification pathways.

Emerging players

• World Sleep Society: International professional organization for sleep medicine researchers and clinicians. World Sleep Society is relevant as a peer given ARTP's expansion into sleep certification (CPAP, polygraphy, overnight pulse oximetry) and operates an analogous conference, certification, and journal model.
• Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ): Australia and New Zealand's peak body for thoracic medicine professionals. TSANZ operates a similar professional society structure with annual scientific meetings, position papers, and training standards - directly comparable in mandate though smaller in scale than ATS or ERS.

Regional players

• Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS): Canada's national specialty society for respiratory medicine, operating as a section of the Canadian Lung Association. CTS follows a comparable professional society model with clinical practice guidelines, certified respiratory educator credentials, and an annual scientific meeting.

Broad incumbents

• American Thoracic Society (ATS): Largest US-based international professional society for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. ATS operates at a broader geographic and specialty scale than ARTP but follows the same professional society model of certifications, conferences, and journals (AJRCCM, ATS Scholar) - making it the closest international incumbent peer.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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