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Health Professional Resources

The Respiratory Care WA team and respiratory specialist guest presenters regularly host webinars, seminars, and education sessions for health professionals.

We provide updates and topics to increase knowledge and support patients with asthma, COPD, and other respiratory health conditions. Live sessions are recorded and then posted free for view.

To sign up to hear about future webinars, simply complete the form below.

Respiratory Resources

We have a range of resources to help support your respiratory patients and increase community knowledge of respiratory.

Health Professional Webinar Recordings:

Performing Spirometry

  • Understand the difference between poorly controlled and well controlled asthma
  • Identify the goals and steps associated with effective asthma management and pregnancy
  • To understand maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy
  • Device technique
  • Models of care – GP led, Midwifery led, Specialist led
  • Self management

Length: 43min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 4/10/24
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Performing Spirometry

  • Understand why spirometry is performed
  • Define key terms
  • Understand how to calibrate
  • Understand how to perform spirometry
  • Troubleshoot equipment and test results

Length: 105min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 26/09/24
Presenter: Aoife Lowe, Respiratory Scientist at Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma and Allergies

  • Define Asthma and Allergy
  • Describe the relationship between Asthma and Allergy
  • Dispelling Myths: Allergy and Asthma
  • Assessment and Diagnosis: Allergy and Asthma
  • Management and Treatments

Length: 51min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 25/07/24
Presenter: Jacqui Rapaic, Respiratory Nurse Educator, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Symptom Management of COPD in Palliative and End of Life Care

  • Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of COPD
  • Optimising Medical Management
  • COPD Action Plans
  • Holistic Care
  • Palliative Care and Planning For End of Life
  • Refractory COPD: Recognition and Management

Length: 45min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 22/08/24
Presenter: Dr Claudine Cerda-Pavia, East Metropolitan Health Service

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Occupational Asthma

  • Understand prevalence, pathogenesis and impact of occupational asthma
  • Classification of work-related asthma
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Prognosis

Length: 45min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 19/06/24
Presenter: Dr Andrew Webster, Sleep and Respiratory Physician

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Managing Breathlessness

  • Discussing breathing control techniques
  • Understanding and identifying positions of ease
  • Explaining pacing

Length: 57min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 10/05/2024
Presenter: Angela Jeffery, Physiotherapist at Armadale Kelmscott Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Device Technique

  • Discussing device technique with your patients and customers
  • Choosing the right inhaler device
  • Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
  • Identify common errors with each inhaler device
  • Spacer use and care

Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 27/02/2024
Presenter: Jessica Ball – Respiratory Nurse Educator (RN), Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Childhood Asthma

  • Diagnosing paediatric asthma
  • Impact on families and the community
  • Managing childhood asthma in the community
  • When to refer to a Specialist

Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 21/12/2023
Presenter: Kate Hipwell – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Managing COPD

  • Understanding the Role of the Primary Health Nurse in managing patients with COPD.
  • Latest updates for managing COPD from the Australian COPDx and European GOLD guidelines.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with COPD.

Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 12/12/2023
Presenter: Kate Hipwell – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Chronic Refractory Cough

  • Prevalence
  • Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Treatments: SP, Medical and ENT interventions
  • Case Study

Length: 40min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 3/11/2023
Presenter: Kate Baumwol, Senior Speech Pathologist, Perth ENT Clinic and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma and Allergies

  • The relationship between asthma and allergies
  • Helpful and not helpful family history traits in diagnosing respiratory conditions
  • Managing symptoms
  • When to refer to an Immunologist

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 16/10/2023
Presenter: Jacqueline Rapaic, Respiratory Health Educator, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Childhood Asthma Hot Topics

The recent changes to the PBS regarding commonly prescribed Flixotide Jnr it has led to more confusion around how to treat childhood asthma. Dr Oo will provide answers to the common questions we are being asked.

  • Can you diagnose asthma under 4 years
  • What to do instead of Flixotide Junior

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 19/06/2023
Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Spirometry Interpretation

  • Identify normal spirometry
  • Compare and contrast normal spirometry with obstructive, restrictive and mixed obstructive-restrictive patterns
  • Assess bronchodilator response

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 31/05/2023
Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Introduction to Spirometry

  • Understand why spirometry is performed
  • Define key terms
  • Understand how to calibrate
  • Understand how to perform spirometry
  • Troubleshoot equipment and test results

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 05/05/2023
Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma Medications – Device Technique Explained

  • Discussing device technique with your patients or customers
  • Choosing the right inhaler device
  • Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
  • Identify common errors with each inhaler device
  •  Spacer use and care

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 17/03/2023
Presenter: Shelley Harwood – Respiratory Heath Educator, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Airway Clearance

https://vimeo.com/795461461
  • Why is airway clearance important?
  • Who would benefit from airway clearance techniques?
  • Principles of airway clearance
  • Overview of airway clearance techniques and devices
  • Other factors and strategies to enhance airway clearance
  • Contraindications
  • Referrals

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 02/03/2023
Presenter: Bianca Thyer, Respiratory health educator & Physiotherapist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Health Professional Webinar Recordings:

Performing Spirometry

  • Understand why spirometry is performed
  • Define key terms
  • Understand how to calibrate
  • Understand how to perform spirometry
  • Troubleshoot equipment and test results

Length: 105min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 26/09/24
Presenter: Aoife Lowe, Respiratory Scientist at Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Occupational Asthma

  • Understand prevalence, pathogenesis and impact of occupational asthma
  • Classification of work-related asthma
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Prognosis

Length: 45min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 19/06/24
Presenter: Dr Andrew Webster, Sleep and Respiratory Physician

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Managing Breathlessness

  • Discussing breathing control techniques
  • Understanding and identifying positions of ease
  • Explaining pacing

Length: 57min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 10/05/2024
Presenter: Angela Jeffery, Physiotherapist at Armadale Kelmscott Memorial Hospital

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Device Technique

  • Discussing device technique with your patients and customers
  • Choosing the right inhaler device
  • Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
  • Identify common errors with each inhaler device
  • Spacer use and care

Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 27/02/2024
Presenter: Jessica Ball – Respiratory Nurse Educator (RN), Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma and Pregnancy

  • Understand the difference between poorly controlled and well controlled asthma
  • Identify the goals and steps associated with effective asthma management and pregnancy
  • To understand maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy
  • Device technique
  • Models of care – GP led, Midwifery led, Specialist led
  • Self management

Length: 43min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 4/10/24
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Childhood Asthma

  • Diagnosing paediatric asthma
  • Impact on families and the community
  • Managing childhood asthma in the community
  • When to refer to a Specialist

Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 21/12/2023
Presenter: Kate Hipwell – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Managing COPD

  • Understanding the Role of the Primary Health Nurse in managing patients with COPD.
  • Latest updates for managing COPD from the Australian COPDx and European GOLD guidelines.
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with COPD.

Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 12/12/2023
Presenter: Kate Hipwell – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Chronic Refractory Cough

  • Prevalence
  • Physiology
  • Assessment
  • Treatments: SP, Medical and ENT interventions
  • Case Study

Length: 40min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 3/11/2023
Presenter: Kate Baumwol, Senior Speech Pathologist, Perth ENT Clinic and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma and Allergies

  • The relationship between asthma and allergies
  • Helpful and not helpful family history traits in diagnosing respiratory conditions
  • Managing symptoms
  • When to refer to an Immunologist

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 16/10/2023
Presenter: Jacqueline Rapaic, Respiratory Health Educator, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Symptom Management of COPD in Palliative and End of Life Care

  • Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of COPD
  • Optimising Medical Management
  • COPD Action Plans
  • Holistic Care
  • Palliative Care and Planning For End of Life
  • Refractory COPD: Recognition and Management

Length: 45min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 22/08/24
Presenter: Dr Claudine Cerda-Pavia, East Metropolitan Health Service

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Childhood Asthma Hot Topics

The recent changes to the PBS regarding commonly prescribed Flixotide Jnr it has led to more confusion around how to treat childhood asthma. Dr Oo will provide answers to the common questions we are being asked.

  • Can you diagnose asthma under 4 years
  • What to do instead of Flixotide Junior

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 19/06/2023
Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma and Allergies

  • Define Asthma and Allergy
  • Describe the relationship between Asthma and Allergy
  • Dispelling Myths: Allergy and Asthma
  • Assessment and Diagnosis: Allergy and Asthma
  • Management and Treatments

Length: 51min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 25/07/24
Presenter: Jacqui Rapaic, Respiratory Nurse Educator, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:

Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Spirometry Interpretation

  • Identify normal spirometry
  • Compare and contrast normal spirometry with obstructive, restrictive and mixed obstructive-restrictive patterns
  • Assess bronchodilator response

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 31/05/2023
Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Introduction to Spirometry

  • Understand why spirometry is performed
  • Define key terms
  • Understand how to calibrate
  • Understand how to perform spirometry
  • Troubleshoot equipment and test results

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 05/05/2023
Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Asthma Medications – Device Technique Explained

  • Discussing device technique with your patients or customers
  • Choosing the right inhaler device
  • Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
  • Identify common errors with each inhaler device
  •  Spacer use and care

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 17/03/2023
Presenter: Shelley Harwood – Respiratory Heath Educator, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

Airway Clearance

https://vimeo.com/795461461
  • Why is airway clearance important?
  • Who would benefit from airway clearance techniques?
  • Principles of airway clearance
  • Overview of airway clearance techniques and devices
  • Other factors and strategies to enhance airway clearance
  • Contraindications
  • Referrals

Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 02/03/2023
Presenter: Bianca Thyer, Respiratory health educator & Physiotherapist, Respiratory Care WA

Respiratory Care WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:


Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations

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