Career Details

Certification in Clinical Applications in Perfusion

Description

Certification in cardiovascular perfusion is evidence that a perfusionist's qualifications for operation of extracorporeal equipment are recognized by his/her peers. It is not intended to define requirements for employment, to gain special recognition or privileges, to define the scope of extracorporeal circulation, or to state who may not engage in cardiovascular perfusion. Certification of a clinical perfusionist does not relieve an employer from determining the professional responsibilities of a cardiovascular perfusionist in his/her specific clinical setting.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist

Certifying Organization

Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Perfusion Basic Science Examination

Certifying Organization

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Cardiographic Technician

Certifying Organization

Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Type

C - Specialty

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