Career Details

Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator

Description

ABTC has been offering certification examinations since 1988 as a method of promoting the highest standard for transplant professionals. Use of the certification credentials attests to the transplant community and the public that the individual has met a standard of competency and possesses the necessary knowledge and skills needed to provide quality care for transplant donors and recipients.

Certifying Organization

Organization for Transplant Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinators

Certifying Organization

Organization for Transplant Professionals

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Pathologist Assistant

Certifying Organization

American Society for Clinical Pathology

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant

Certifying Organization

National Healthcareer Association

Type

A - Core

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