Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (CRFS Credential)

The Certification Examination for Respiratory Function Scientists (CRFS) was developed to assess the professional knowledge of physiologists performing clinical respiratory function testing and to set a uniform minimum standard of knowledge appropriate to the competent performance of basic respiratory function testing in Australia and New Zealand. 

The exam consists of 100 multi-choice questions, to be answered within two hours under exam conditions.

 The CRFS exam covers the following six topics:

  • Respiratory System Anatomy
  • Respiratory System Physiology
  • Respiratory Terminology, Gas Laws And Correction of Gas Volumes
  • Instrumentation and Equipment
  • Pharmacology and Diagnostic Procedures
  • Data Management

* NOTE: Contents of the exam reflect the most up to date ATS/ERS position statements as of January 2021. 

 

Examination Eligibility Criteria

1. Current financial member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science     

AND either 2 OR 3 OR 4

2. Hold an appropriate tertiary degree and complete a minimum of one year of clinical experience in the field of respiratory science, to be interpreted as a minimum of 35 hours per week employed in a respiratory function laboratory.

3. Complete five years of clinical experience in the field of respiratory science, interpreted as a minimum of 20 hours per week employed in a respiratory function laboratory.

4. Hold a tertiary degree at level 8 or greater (Honour’s Level or Higher Degree), are regularly involved in respiratory function testing within in a research environment and have successfully completed the ANZSRS competency assessment.

 

CRFS Examination Dates

The exam is held biannually, in April/May and again in October.

 

2024 Dates

Exam 1:  Friday 3rd May (applications close Sunday 31st March)

Exam 2: Friday 25th October (applications open and close dates TBA)

ANZSRS

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