CRFS Credential
Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (CRFS)
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.
2024 CRFS Examination Dates
May Exam: Friday 3rd May (applications close 31/03/2024)
October Exam: date to be advised (applications close TBA)
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