The ABCP will provide a mechanism for CCPs to have prorated relief for recertification clinical case requirements when a qualifying life event has occurred. The list of acceptable types of leave can be found below. A maximum of 26 weeks of relief, whether the days are consecutive or not, can be applied for in any recertification cycle (7/1 to 6/30). Prorated relief will apply to Certified, Conditional Certification, and Extended Leave statuses. Case counts will round up to the nearest whole number for Primary Clinical Perfusion Activities (PCPA) and round down for Secondary Clinical Perfusion Activities (SCPA).

The National Office will review the submission and issue approval with the revised case count requirements to the CCP for the upcoming filing deadline. The submission is due at least 4 weeks before the recertification filing deadline of July 31st. If the prorated relief is not approved, the CCP may write an appeal for committee review within 30 days. No approval will be granted after the filing deadline has passed. No relief will be granted for continuing education units required for the Professional Activity Report. The three-year CCP filing cycle will remain active regardless of the period of leave.

The required documents for prorated recertification submission:

1.    An explanatory letter detailing reason(s) requirements were not met; and

2.    Legal documentation/proof of qualifying leave type as stated below.

Types of leave or other qualifying events for prorated recertification clinical case relief:

•    Maternity/Paternity

•    Military Deployment

•    Jury Duty

•    Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

•    Short-Term Disability

•    Long-Term Disability