Specialist Certification: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

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 2011, ABPTS has certified 155 cardiovascular and pulmonary specialists.

Eligibility

• Minimum Eligibility Requirements (.pdf)

Application

• Information Booklet and Application (.pdf)
• Online Application
• Downloadable Application (.doc)

Status

• Check Your Application Status

Governance

• Specialty Council

Resources

• Descriptions of Specialty Practice
• Examination Outline: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
• Examination Preparation Materials
• Examination Tutorial
• What Activities Constitute Direct Patient Care?
• Presentation: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification (.ppt)