Clinical Applications in Perfusion Examination (CAPE) 

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria for application to take the Clinical Applications in Perfusion Examination are as follows:

1. The applicant must fulfill one of the following criteria:
   • The applicant must have graduated from, or be currently enrolled in, an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program, and anticipating graduation prior to the date of the examination; or  
   • The applicant must have been admitted to the examination process before April 15, 1981, or have been previously certified by the ABCP.
2. Applicants for the examination must have the following on file in the National Office at least four weeks prior to the examination:
   • All documentation as needed for the Perfusion Basic Science Examination; and
   • A clinical record itemizing 40 independent clinical perfusions after graduation from the accredited school of perfusion. Cases must come from Table A – Primary Clinical Perfusion Activities (PCPA), as outlined below.

CAPE Application Procedure

Application window opens May 15^th for the fall exam and November 15^th for the spring exam.
Applicants are required to submit or arrange for submission of the following:

• a notarized CAPE application* completed in full; and
• the CAPE application fee ($350.00).
  • CAPE Paper Application
  • Submit CAPE payment here for the paper application.

Applicants are required to submit or arrange to submit the following to the National Office prior to the examination:

1. A completed case summary documenting 40 independent clinical perfusions after graduation. Cases must come from Table A – Primary Clinical Perfusion Activities (PCPA), as outlined below.

The number of times that the Clinical Applications in Perfusion Examination can be taken is not limited.

Applicants retaking the Clinical Applications in Perfusion Examination are NOT required to resubmit the case summary.

All files MUST be complete by March 24^th for the spring exam and September 29^th for the fall exam. Eligibility to reserve a seat at a testing site is contingent upon receipt of all documentation by the National Office.