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Point-of-Care Testing Professional Certification

Why Certification

Point-of-care testing is among the fastest growing disciplines within laboratory medicine and clinical diagnostics. Certification through the AACC Board of Certification documents that healthcare professionals working in point-of-care testing have demonstrated expertise in this area and are among the top in their field. This certification is valuable for those in the clinical setting as well as those in industry and academia. As a Certified Point-of-Care Testing Professional (CPP), you will stand out as someone who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate expertise in POC testing.

Certification Description

The CPP Certification certifies individuals as competent in point-of-care testing. It documents that the individual has demonstrated competency in regulations and compliance, quality management, education and training, instrument selection and validation/verification, connectivity and information technology, leadership and communication, sample types, policies and procedures, clinical applications and technology and methodology.

Eligibility

Eligible individuals are those healthcare professionals responsible for ensuring quality of a point-of-care testing program. This includes laboratory managers, nursing managers, point-of-care coordinators, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants.

To qualify for the CPP certification, applicants must have a four-year degree in a biological or physical science and at least two years of documented experience in point-of-care testing, or an associates degree in clinical laboratory science and at least 4 years of documented experience in point-of-care testing. Applicants must provide transcripts from their college or university, along with two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant’s professional qualifications.

Fees

Application Fee
AACC Member:
$50.00
Non-Member:
$75.00
Sitting Fee
AACC Member:
$199.00
Non-Member:
$274.00

Key Dates

Application Open: June 05, 2023
Application Close: August 25, 2023
Applicant Notified: October 6, 2023
Exam Payment Deadline: October 27, 2023
Exam Week Open: November 13, 2023
Exam Week Close: November 17, 2023
Exam Results Announced: December 8, 2023

Contact Us

AACC POCT Professional Certification Program
900 Seventh Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20001
Email:   POCTCertification@myadlm.org