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 2024–2025 cohort has ended. Members will be notified when the next opportunity to enroll begins in spring 2025. 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 2024, 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 2025, 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 10. Applicants must be members of the Society to apply. Please send any inquiries to Laura Randel, Associate Executive Director.
CME Information (2024–2025 Cohort)
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 68.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 3/22/2025 to 8/31/2025. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-2012804.
2024–2025 Cohort Timeline
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MAY 7–SEP 10, 2024 -
Program Introduction
SEP 1–7, 2024 -
1
Risk Assessment and Genetics
SEP 8–OCT 5, 2024
6 videos
28 self-assessment questions -
2
Breast Imaging & Pathology
OCT 6–NOV 2, 2024
5 videos
33 self-assessment questions -
3
Benign Disease
NOV 3–30, 2024
4 videos
30 self-assessment questions -
4
Surgery 1, Surgery 2, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Anesthesia and Pain Management
DEC 1–28, 2024
8 videos
56 self-assessment questions -
5
Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology
DEC 29, 2024–JAN 25, 2025
4 videos
51 self-assessment questions -
6
Survivorship, Palliative Care
JAN 26–FEB 22, 2025
6 videos
25 self-assessment questions -
7
Ethics and Professionalism, Core Measures, Clinical Trials
FEB 23–MAR 21, 2025
1 video
58 self-assessment questions -
Final Certification Exam
MAR 22–APR 12, 2025
