Accreditation Information

Recognized Accrediting Agencies

The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) recognizes the Accreditation Committee for Perfusion Education (AC-PE) in cooperation with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The official accrediting agency for perfusion programs in Canada is EQual^TM Canada, a branch of Accreditation Canada and the Health Standards Organization.

Eligibility for ABCP examinations requires attendance and graduation from an AC-PE accredited perfusion program in the U.S. or an EQual^TM Canada accredited perfusion program in Canada.

Accreditation Organizations

Website Accreditation Committee on Perfusion Education (AC-PE)*

Website Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)*

Website EQual^TM Canada*

Effective Date of Accreditation

The effective date of program accreditation is the date of receipt of the application in the event accreditation is granted. See the links on this page for lists of Accredited Schools of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Loss of Accreditation

In the event of a loss of program accreditation, the effective date is the date cited in the official communication to the school from the accrediting agency. The school director is responsible for notifying his/her students of the action.

Membership

ABCP is a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.