Calculations: Exam - you are required to answer a calculations paper containing 10 calculations questions in which you need to demonstrate your understanding and ability to perform them.

The exam contains all the relevant formulas for the TLco section of the calculations, but you are welcome to print out the ECCS reference equations should you wish.

MCQ: Exam - you are required to answer an MCQ paper containing 25 questions in which you need to demonstrate your understanding of lung function tests and equipment.

The exam will refer to the most recent lung function guidelines such as the ARTP statement on pulmonary function testing 2020 and the NICE Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management 2019 guidelines. You should have thorough understanding and knowledge of these.

You should also have an understanding of all measurement techniques for dynamic and static lung volumes and gas transfer as any method may

Calculations: Exam - 10

MCQ: Exam - 25

MCQ Exam
The MCQ examination is 45 minutes long. As soon as you have entered your name, email and password, you press the Start button and the timer will begin. Access to the examination is withdrawn after 45 minutes so it is important that candidates complete all questions prior to the end.

Calculations Exam
The Calculations examination is 30 minutes long. As soon as you have entered your name, email and password, you press the Start button and the timer will begin. Access to the examination is withdrawn after 30 minutes so it is important that candidates complete all questions prior to the end.

Those who have applied for special circumstances will be granted additional time to undertake the exam
If you require any additional adjustment to enable you to complete this exam, please complete the 'Special Requirements' Form found here.

On your chosen examination date, you will have access to the assessment(s) between the hours of 9am – 5pm only.

You will need your work-based supervisor or other suitable mentor (e.g. Head of Service, Deputy Head, Senior Physiologist, Medic or other) to invigilate the examination.

They will need to complete an invigilator consent form each time an examination is performed, which confirms that the examination was completed by the named candidate under exam conditions. 

Please ask your invigilator to complete this online form no later than 48 hours before the exam date. 

• Access to a computer/laptop/tablet
• A stable internet connection that will allow you to be able to access a webpage link to the examination paper
• Access to www.proprofs.com - check with your IT to ensure this webpage is accessible
• A nominated invigilator
• 30/45 minutes of undistracted time
• A pen & paper or manual calculator is allowed if required

MCQ Candidates - please note that no resources are allowed during the examination

Calculations Candidates - The exam contains all the relevant formulas for the TLco section of the calculations, but you are welcome to print out the ECCS reference equations should you wish

70% of the questions must be answered correctly in order to pass both the Calculations and MCQ examinations.

You can use the arrows to navigate back and forth throughout the exam - this is particularly helpful if you have time remaining and want to review your answers. Once you are happy you have answered all the questions, go to the final question and click SUBMIT before the timer ends.

The quiz system will suspend your examination or create a 10 second pop up if:

• you have any other programmes or browser windows open
• your cursor goes near the top or edges of the page - if this happens simply click 'Cancel' and move your cursor away from the edge of the screen.

You will be emailed a link and password to access your exam approx 1-2 days before your chosen date. You can only take your exam between 9am and 5pm on the day you have selected - any attempts made outside of this date/time will be marked as a fail.

You will receive your MCQ results straight after the exam ends, with the percentage that you scored. Calculations results must be ratified in the first instance, so you will not receive these results immediately. These will be emailed 8 days after, which is the following Friday. 

If you fail your examination on the 1^st try, you are permitted a further attempt, which is not chargeable. This can be rebooked below. Unfortunately, we are unable to give candidates the specifics on which questions that you did not pass. At this stage all we can advise is the score. Please note that the exams only take once per month.

Candidates are permitted a maximum of four attempts for the MCQ and Calculations exams. You will be provided with a different paper for each attempt. If a pass is not achieved by the fourth attempt, you will unfortunately be unable to continue with the ARTP Professional Qualification.

You will be required to undertake further training with your Work Based Assessor before your third and fourth attempt. Supporting evidence of this additional training must be submitted as part of your resit application. Please note that both the third and fourth attempts are chargeable at £50.

Please contact us to make your payment and advise development@artp.org.uk once paid.

• You can't access the link to the exam - This is often because your firewall is blocking access to the page as untrusted. Speak to your IT department before your exam date to ensure you have access to www.proprofs.com
• The system thinks you're trying to navigate away from the page, so will generate a 10 second timer - Try and keep your cursor away from the edges of the screen to avoid the 10 second timer popping up. If the error appears, simply click the Cancel button to continue.
• Questions that require multiple answers are missed - If you are asked to select all that apply, you will need to get all the answers correct in order to pass
• Not taking full advantage of all the time given - If you have completed all of the questions and have time remaining, you can use that time to review your answers by using the arrows to navigate back and check your answers. Once you are happy with your answers, go to the final question and submit before the timer ends.

We have created a mock exam for you to access prior to your live examination date, which we hope will give you a feel for how the exam will run on the day of the assessment.

We have 2 mock exams therefore please click on the one relevant to your certification:

Calculations Mock - click here

MCQ Mock - click here

Please note this is not a training exercise - it is so you can test the system works prior to the exam. The results are not manned by an administrator. You are welcome to try the mock exam as many times as you wish.