Have you ever wished to have the chance to make a direct impact on the development of transplantation/recovery certification programs? You can!
Now is your chance to voice your opinion and the opinions of your colleagues! The American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) is calling upon you to help shape our future. Please consider the opportunity to be an ABTC Representative. ABTC Board of Governors has an immediate opening for our CPTC and CCTN At-large positions. The term will begin on 1/1/2025 and will be a full three-year term. Applicants or nominations will need to be individuals certified as a CPTC or CCTN and active with ABTC.
If elected, you will be required to attend two in-person board meetings and participate in scheduled conference calls each year of your three-year term. Travel expenses are covered through ABTC. You would also serve as an ex-officio member on the Examination Committee and attend at least one committee meeting, generally held in conjunction with the Spring Board of Governors meeting. Additionally, you will be involved in year-round projects that promote the goals of the ABTC as it serves our certificants
If you have three years or more of procurement transplant experience and have an interest in accepting the challenge while serving your colleagues in an exemplary fashion, we strongly encourage you to complete the Volunteer Form. Please return it with your CV or resume via e-mail at info@abtc.net before May 3, 2024.
The rewards of professional achievement, growth, and development are tremendous! Make an impact on the certification process of your professional affiliation. Accept the challenge! ABTC looks forward to hearing from you very soon!
Since 1988, the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC®) has been promoting education, competency, and professional growth in organ transplantation through exclusive, specialty certifications.
At ABTC, we share your goals for continuous quality improvement in organ donation and transplantation. Our certification credentials represent an elite community of professionals who incorporate the latest standards of excellence in organ donation and transplantation. Our certification programs include:
- Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC®)
- Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN®)
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC®)
- Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP®)
- Certified Transplant Financial Coordinator (CTFC)
ABTC is an independently incorporated, not for profit organization managed by a volunteer governing board – a group of fully certified organ donation and transplantation professionals who strongly believe all patients deserve safe, high quality care. With experts at the helm and a mission driven by the importance of lifelong learning, ABTC certification is a mark of true excellence in organ donation and transplantation.
ABTC's Mission
Setting standards that distinguish transplant professionals through certification.
ABTC's Vision
Advance the field by certifying every donation and transplant professional.
ABTC’s Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to the inclusion of all cultures, ethnicities, and levels of experiences. It drives us as we uphold our mission, strive to attain our vision, and keeps us connected with our members at large and the transplant community we serve.
ABTC's Non-Discrimination Policy
All candidates have the right to expect all aspects of the certification process to be fair and free from discrimination. Reasonable efforts are made to ensure examinations are job-related; no candidate is excluded from the examination as a result of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity; language that may be offensive to population subgroups is eliminated; with vigilance to avoid bias and stereotyping.
ABTC's Policy and Procedures
ABTC Bylaws
ABTC Ethical Standards
This manual is a resource for members of the Board of Governors and committee members of the American Board for Transplant Certification on the policies and procedures followed by the organization. The document defines operational guidelines, facilitates communication, provides consistency and enhances productivity of the organization. The Board of Governors and the Executive Office staff are expected to become familiar with, adhere to, and enforce the policies.
Staff:
- Heather Andolsen, Executive Director
- Martine DiDonato, Assistant Executive Director
- Tyra Woods, Client Services Coordinator