Certification: Certified Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)

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Physician Assistants seeking the Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery CAQ must show they have advanced knowledge and experience in either or both of these surgical sub-specialties, above and beyond that expected of entry-level physician assistants or physician assistants working in a generalist practice. physician assistants applying for the Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery Specialty Examination must have specialty-specific CME and experience in the field.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 4 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.