About the CRPFT Exam :

Certification Examination for Entry-Level Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT) and the Registry Examination for Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologists (RPFT) will transition to a one‐examination, two‐cut scores examination.

If a candidate achieves the lower cut score, they will earn the CPFT credential. If a candidate achieves the higher cut score, they will earn the RPFT credentia


Examination Pattern

The new Pulmonary Function Technologist (PFT) Examination is designed to objectively measure essential tasks required of a pulmonary function technologist. The PFT Examination will contain 115 multiple‐choice items (100 scored, 15 pretest) distributed among the three major content areas: instrumentation/equipment, procedures, and data management

Admission Requirements

Applicant shall be 18 years of age or older.

Applicant shall satisfy ONE of the following:
Have a minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program 1) supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

OR

Be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialed by the NBRC.
OR

Complete 62 semester hours of college credit from a college or university accredited by its regional association or its equivalent, including college credit level courses in biology, chemistry and mathematics.

A minimum of six months of clinical experience* in the field of pulmonary function technology is also required prior to applying for the examination.



For more details you May Contact to the National Board of Respiratory Care the contact details Are given below

Contact details
National Board of Respiratory Care
10801 Mastin Street, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210
Toll-Free: 888.341.4811
Phone: 913.895.4900