Welcome to The Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists.
The Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists membership is composed of technologists employed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and/or Pulmonary Function Laboratories. The Registered Technologist works closely with the respirologist and other medical team members to provide information relevant to the patient’s diagnosis, prognosis, and surgical risk. They require extensive knowledge of instrumentation, specialized skills, and ability to elicit active cooperation from the patient to perform the diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures used for the investigation and treatment of pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders.
The CACPT develops and implements the Annual National Registry Examination and the Spirometry Certification Examination to ensure highly knowledgeable and competent technologists. The CACPT strives to also provide educational opportunities for its members to maintain competency standards. The CACPT is committed to maintaining the highest standards possible for all Registered Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists.
Stay tuned for details on the 2025 PFT Symposium
Career Opportunities
Have you considered a career as a
Pulmonary Function (PF) Technologist?
As a PF technologist you provide diagnostic information to the medical team of doctors and nurses on the health of a patient’s respiratory system. You fulfill an integral role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the patient’s lung disease. Pulmonary Function Testing requires close interaction with the patient; providing instructions on how to perform the test verbally as well as by demonstration, coaching to ensure the patient provides their best effort.
If you possess the following education criteria: Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following areas: Physiology, Biology, Kinesiology; Registered Nurse; Major Medical Technologies Registration such as Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT), you are eligible to work in the PF lab.
After 1800 hrs of training/practical experience in the PF lab you are eligible to challenge the National Registry Examination as set by the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT)
SPIROMETRY CERTIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PROGRAM
NATIONAL REGISTRY EXAMINATION
The National Registry Examinations for both the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Technologies will be on June 7, 2025 and Application Deadline is December 1, 2024.
THIS YEARS SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS
Cardiovascular National Registry Exam
Taylor Stauch
Pulmonary National Registry Exam
Erica Huhtala, Dorothy Laya, Elton Lee, Christopher Lem, Bennett Parsons, Lisa Thibeault, Carmen Vickery
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!
Cardiac Cath Lab
Pulmonary Function Lab