Certification

Respiratory Educator

The national respiratory educator examinations are administered by the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care (CNRC).

Available exam dates (spring and fall) are announced on the CNRC website. The CNRC learning objectives are reviewed and updated regularly. It is the educator's responsibility to ensure that they are practicing according to current objectives.

Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) Requirements

If you would like to challenge the CRE examination administered by the CNRC you must successfully complete the following:

Certified Asthma Educator (CAE) Requirements

If you would like to challenge the CAE examination administered by the CNRC you must successfully complete the following:

Recertification is administered by the CNRC. Learn More

CNRC Exam Preparation Courses

CRE & CAE prep courses are available for those looking for a review before challenging the examinations. Learn More


Spirometry

Spirometry certification is provided by the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT). This certification is intended to improve the quality of Spirometry testing not only for those performing Spirometry Testing in a hospital setting, but in any other facility such as doctors' offices, family health teams, and research labs.

Certified Pulmonary Technician in Spirometry (CPT(S)) Requirements

If you are eligible to challenge the National Spirometry Certification exam administered by CACPT you must meet the following criteria:

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For more information on eligibility criteria and registration details, visit the CACPT website.