ABCP – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) was established in 1975. The primary purpose of the ABCP, and therefore its most essential function, is protection of the public through the establishment and maintenance of standards in the field of cardiovascular perfusion. To achieve this objective, the ABCP has established qualifications for examination and procedures for recertification. Its requirements and procedures are reviewed and modified periodically as necessary.

Certification in cardiovascular perfusion is evidence that perfusionists’ qualifications for operation of extracorporeal equipment are recognized by their 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 clinical perfusionists does not relieve an employer from determining the professional responsibilities of cardiovascular perfusionists in their specific clinical setting.

Application information

Before scheduling an examination appointment with Pearson, you must have already:

1. completed the ABCP application;
2. paid the designated fee;
3. met all requirements; and
4. received an Authorization-to-Test email.

 For additional information, visit the ABCP website or contact the ABCP certification team at info@abcp.org.

Scheduling your exam appointment

Your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email includes the date range in which you can take your exam. You are responsible for booking your appointment within that timeframe.

Create your Pearson account

You will need a Pearson account before you can schedule your exam. When creating your account, use the same name, phone number, and email address that you provided in your application. You will also be asked to enter your 20‑character PTI ID.

If you experience any issues with your account, the quickest way to connect with a customer service agent is through the chat feature available on this page.

Schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment

You are responsible for managing your own exam appointment. Appointments can be scheduled up to one business day in advance, and test center availability is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

After you schedule

Once your appointment is confirmed, Pearson will send you a confirmation email that includes your exam date and time, the test center address, and important policies to review before test day. 

You will receive a confirmation email whenever you schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please sign in to your Pearson account to verify your appointment status.

Name‑matching requirement

If the first or last name in your registration does not match your photo ID, please email info@abcp.org or pearson@proftesting.com for assistance.