Certification Sets You Apart
This program supports Advanced Practice Provider (APP) education on benign and malignant breast disease. Whether this is your introduction to breast disease or a formal review, our certification resources can be used in your future practice as reference material.
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Program Overview
Eligibility Requirements
The enrollment period for the 2025–2026 cohort has ended. Members will be notified when the next opportunity to enroll begins in spring 2026. This program is exclusive to ASBrS Affiliate Members and is intended for nurse practitioners and physician assistants with at least 6 months experience in a breast practice. Not yet a member? Learn more about applying for Affiliate membership.
Learning Format
Beginning in September 2025, candidates will be granted access to monthly modules comprised of educational lectures and other resources, including self-assessment questions with accompanying evidence-based explanations. Every module was built using the same learning objectives as our surgeon and fellow education programs, ensuring that the education you receive is aligned. At the conclusion of the program in April 2026, candidates will complete a final comprehensive exam in multiple-choice format.
Program Fee
The APP Breast Certification Program fee is $695. This fee is all-inclusive of the application, learning modules, and final exam. Group discounts are available for the APP Breast Certification Program. Registration closes September 15. Applicants must be members of the Society to apply. Please send any inquiries to Laura Randel, Associate Executive Director.
CME Information (2025–2026 Cohort)
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 73 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 4/1/2026 to 8/31/2026. AAPA reference numbers: CME-2014312, CME-2014571.
For NCCPA certification maintenance ONLY: NCCPA will now apply an additional 50 percent weighting when these self-assessment credits are logged for NCCPA certification maintenance purposes. PAs should log up to a maximum of 73 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits, as the additional weighting will be automatically applied by NCCPA.
2025–2026 Cohort Timeline
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Apply for Enrollment
MAY 16–SEP 15, 2025 -
1
Program Introduction / Risk Assessment and Genetics
SEP 1–30, 2025 -
2
Breast Imaging & Pathology
OCT 1–31, 2025 -
3
Benign Disease
NOV 1–30, 2025 -
4
Surgery 1, Surgery 2, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Anesthesia and Pain Management
DEC 1–31, 2025 -
5
Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology
JAN 1–31, 2026 -
6
Survivorship, Palliative Care
FEB 1–FEB 28, 2026 -
7
Ethics and Professionalism, Core Measures, Clinical Trials
MAR 1–31, 2026 -
Final Certification Exam
APR 1–15, 2026
