In 1981 the APTA House of Delegates established the first board certification in the area of Cardiopulmonary (now Cardiovascular and Pulmonary). The first cardiovascular and pulmonary specialist certification examination was administered in 1985. As of June 2019, ABPTS has certified 349 cardiovascular and pulmonary specialists.
Initial Certification Deadlines
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October 1: Application Deadline
Please note: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the application and payment deadlines have been extended by three months, automatically, without prior approval. Applications are reviewed in order of submission; potential applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the deadline to expedite the review process. An option for an initial partial payment of the application fee will also be available (excluding reapplicants).
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October 1: Reapplication Deadline
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December 28: Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline
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Scheduling permits will be issued in late December
Test Dates
February 27 - March 13, 2021: 2021 Exam Dates