Perfusionists

A perfusionist-basic license is issued to an individual who has graduated from an accredited perfusion educational program but has not been certified by the ABCP.

The applicant shall complete an applicationsupplied by the Board:

1. Be of good moral character.
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Graduation from a perfusion educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), or its predecessor or successor.
5. Verification of other state licenses, certifications, or registrations in any other health profession.
6. Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.
7. Complete a criminal history records check.

Perfusionist-basic licenses are only valid for a single two-year term before taking the ABCP exam. If the applicant was prevented from taking the ABCP exam before the single two-year license expires due to extenuating circumstances, the applicant may petition the Board, in writing, for an extension of the license term. Extensions are granted at the Board's discretion. If a Perfusionist-Basic license expires, it cannot be reinstated.

To convert a Perfusionist-Basic license to a Perfusionist-Advanced license, the Perfusionist-Basic licensee must pass the ABCP exam within the two years that the Perfusionist-Basic license is active. The Perfusionist-Basic licensee is required to ensure that the ABCP notifies the Board in writing on or before the expiration date of the Perfusionist-Basic license. Upon receiving the notification from the ABCP, the Board will issue a Perfusionist-Advanced license at no additional charge.

Perfusionist-Basic licensees who do not meet the requirements for a Perfusionist-Advanced license, such as passing the ABCP exam, are ineligible for licensure and may not practice perfusion in Maryland. If the Board does not receive prior notification of the Perfusionist-Basic licensee passing the ABCP exam, the licensee will then have to file an application for a Perfusionist-Advanced license and submit a new application fee in order to be licensed as a Perfusionist-Advanced.

A perfusionist-advanced license is a license issued to an individual who is currently certified by the ABCP.

The applicant shall complete an application supplied by the Board:

1. Be of good moral character.
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Current certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
5. Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.
6. Complete a criminal history records check.

The application process, on average, may take 3 ‐ 6 weeks. However, the process may take longer if the individual's circumstances are complex or if the individual does not provide the required documentation on a timely basis.

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1. Completion of a reinstatement application supplied by the Board.
2. Payment of a reinstatement fee.
3. Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements.
4. Complete a criminal history records check.

Current ABCP certification.