Free CPFT Exam Prep
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
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CPFT NBRC Respiratory Care Credentials License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1You are here
Review instrumentation standards and quality-control principles.
Phase 2
Train high-weight pulmonary testing procedures with scenario drills.
Phase 3
Build data management, reporting, and interpretation consistency.
Phase 4
Complete timed full-length sessions and final remediation.
Can You Take the CPFT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Minimum age 18
- •Apply through NBRC before scheduling at PSI
- •Follow specialty exam attempt policy for retakes
CPFT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
NBRC specialty exam policy allows two initial attempts without waiting, then requires a 180-day wait between additional attempts.
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Reported exam pass rate: Official 2024 PFT exam pass rates: 64.4% new candidates and 46.8% repeat candidates (NBRC Exams in Review).. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
230 Practice Questions
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Overview & NBRC Certification Requirements
3 sections
Chapter 2: Spirometry Equipment & Sensors
3 sections
Chapter 3: Body Plethysmography & Hardware
3 sections
Chapter 4: Gas Analyzers, Environmental Sensors, & Infection Control
5 sections
Chapter 5: Spirometry Protocols & ATS/ERS Criteria
3 sections
Chapter 6: Lung Volume Determination Protocols
3 sections
Chapter 7: Diffusing Capacity & Bronchial Challenge Testing
4 sections
Chapter 8: Cardiopulmonary Exercise & ABG Testing
6 sections
Chapter 9: Reference Values & PFT Calculations
3 sections
Chapter 10: Pattern Recognition & Clinical PFT Interpretation
3 sections
Chapter 11: Artifact Recognition & Quality Assurance
3 sections
Chapter 12: Documentation, Compliance, & Emergency Safety
3 sections
Chapter 13: Specialized Procedures, Home Testing & Longitudinal Data
5 sections
CPFT Exam Details
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
Administered by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) content outline
Equipment selection, setup, calibration, and quality controls for PFT testing.
Pulmonary testing procedures, patient execution, and protocol integrity.
Interpretation support, data handling, reporting, and documentation quality.
What's Included
13 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the CPFT?
After passing the CPFT, you can pursue these career paths
RRT
Advance from pulmonary diagnostics toward broader respiratory therapist credentials.
RPFT
Progress to the Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist credential using high-cut performance.
CPHIMS
Add healthcare information systems depth for diagnostics operations leadership.
CPFT Exam FAQ
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