Licensing and Registration

Perfusionists

There are four pathways by which a person may obtain his or her perfusion license. Licenses must be renewed every two years from the date of issuance. To avoid delays, please take the time to read each license application description below to ensure you select the correct application type for you. Applications, documentation supporting licensure, and the application fee are good for one year. Once the application has expired, the applicant must reapply.

Licensed Perfusionist

• Available to applicants who have graduated from an approved educational program and are currently American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certified.

Perfusionist Reciprocity

• Available for applicants who are licensed, in good standing, as a perfusionist in another state or United States Territory.
• Before you begin the application process, click to review the application checklist.

Provisional Licensed Perfusionist

• Available to applicants who satisfy the educational requirements for perfusion licensure but are not American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certified.
• Before you begin the application process, click to review the application checklist.

Converting a Provisional License to a Full License

A provisional licensed perfusionist who receives certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) may request that his or her provisional license be converted to a full license. The provisional licensee must submit a written request for the conversion, proof of certification from the ABCP, and pay the conversion fee.