CCA Eligibility
All of the documents and application forms referred to on this site can be found on the page BCCA PDFs. Information may change and forms are periodically updated so applicants must make reference to the BCCA PDFs page to be sure they are using updated application forms and have accurate information documents.
For more information see the document Application For Eligibility
All Documents can be found here including Standards, Application and other forms.
Explore the Pathways to CCA
The application process consists of completing the general application form (Sections 1-4) found here as well as completing the application form (Section 5) for the pathway the candidate chooses as the most appropriate. (see above and chose one pathway) These 2 forms, together with the requested support material and the application fee ($300 USD) must be received by the BCCA prior to on the application deadline date.
Regardless of educational pathway, all candidates are required to submit a Portfolio of Clinical Cases Requirements:to document 18 different clinical cases to demonstrate direct patient contact while providing anaplastology services. The 18 cases may include cases done as a student or trainee.
Educational Pathways to Qualify for CCA
The BCCA has established Five (5) eligibility pathways that can lead to qualifying to sit for the exam for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology. The BCCA only recognizes degrees or transcripts from accredited educational institutions in the USA. If the candidates received all or part of their education outside of the USA the education done outside of the USA will need to be assessed by a third party wes.org to determine its equivalency.
Each pathway requires additional courses that provide the candidate with the breath of knowledge and skills required of a Certified Clinical Anaplastologist. These courses most also be taken from an accredited USA based educational institution or be the equivalent.
What is an accredited educational program?
Accreditation is the analysis and study of educational programs. It measures the quality of the programs and if they are offered equally to all students in the institution. If a university is “accredited,” it means a group of experts took time to evaluate its operation system and that it meets the needed standard to be called granted an accreditation. The U.S Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, also known as OPE, has a database with all the accredited institutions in the country. They do not accredit educational institutions. Rather, they publish the list of those the Secretary of Education described as reliable, in areas like quality and training provided to students.
https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/questions-answers/accredited-college-accredited-important/
Check to see if the course you you plan to take is offered by an institution on the Department of Education’s Office of Post Secondary Education here
Applicants who received their education outside of the USA must have their courses evaluated by www.wes.org to determine if they are equivalent to courses offered by a USA accredited institution.
Supplementary Courses
In addition to the different degree pathways that are required to be eligible each pathways requires different supplementary courses from the list below.
- Course A: CPR/Advanced Life Support
- Course B: Privacy and Ethical Practices (i.e. HIPAA or Equivalent Training)
- Course C: Infection Control Practices (HIV, Hepatitis, MRSA and Tuberculosis infection control
- Course D: Human Anatomy OR Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Course E: Human Pathology OR Human Pathophysiology
- Course F: Chemistry with lab OR Materials Science
- Course G: Medical Terminology
- Course H: Painting OR Color Theory
- Course I: Figure OR Portrait Drawing
- Course J: Figurative Sculpture OR Portrait Bust Sculpture
- Course K: Materials and Methods in Sculpture (i.e., Mold Making and Casting)
- Course L: 3D Digital Modeling and Fabrication
Application Process
The BCCA strictly adheres to the eligibility requirements for certification.
The application process consists of completing the general application form (Sections 1-4) found here as well as completing the application form (Section 5) for the pathway the candidate chooses as the most appropriate found here. These 2 forms, together with the requested support material and the application fee ($300 USD) must be received by the BCCA prior to on the application deadline date. Late applications cannot be considered. Please contact us before the application deadline with any questions or concerns.
Please click here to view the next deadline for CCA Applications. This information can also be found by clicking on the “News and Important Deadlines” button on the homepage of the BCCA site.
Candidates cannot earn certification without passing the certification examination.
Incomplete Applications
Applications, the application fees and all supporting materials must be received by the BCCA no later than the published application deadline. An application will be considered incomplete if any of the required information is missing or illegible, or the appropriate fee has not been paid.
Candidates whose applications have been internally reviewed and deemed incomplete or ineligible will be notified via email. Candidates will be notified of the application’s deficiencies and possible remedies. If the candidate does not respond, or rectify said deficiency prior to the published deadline, the application cannot be processed
Application Audits
The submission of an application indicates a candidate’s agreement to comply with the terms of the audit process. All applications are subject to an audit.
Candidates may be asked to provide any documentation or material substantiating eligibility.
BCCA will provide audited candidates with a reasonable window of time to submit the requested documentation. Upon receipt of the requested documentation, candidates will receive an audit status -notification via email within 7-10 business days.
Review Process
Upon receipt of the CCA Application for Eligibility, and the required supporting materials and fee, the Credentials Committee will begin the evaluation process to determine applicant eligibility. Applicants are notified by email of their eligibility (or ineligibility) to sit for the examination. Eligible applicants are instructed to complete and submit the CCA Examination Registration Form and corresponding fee. An official Authorization to Test with examination instructions, location, date, and time information is sent via email approximately 30 days prior to the examination date. Candidates will need their Authorization to Test from BCCA and their government issued identification to be admitted to the testing site on examination day.
Any questions regarding application requirements should be communicated to the BCCA prior to the application date with sufficient time to meet the application deadline. Contact us
Cancellations, Rescheduling, Fees & Refunds
Candidates requesting to cancel their testing appointment and/or withdraw their application must notify BCCA in writing no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled examination date. The examination registration fee, minus a $150 administrative fee, will be returned in full.
If necessary, approved applicants may postpone taking the examination for one annual examination cycle from their scheduled examination date, incurring a $75 administrative fee, and provided BCCA is notified in writing at least 30 days prior to the scheduled examination. After the above-noted time period, previously approved candidates who have not yet taken the examination will be required to re-apply and pay new fees.
No refunds will be made if the BCCA receives notification after the published refund deadline.
Preparing
For more details on the examination dates, corresponding application deadlines, fees and refund deadlines please see the News and Important Deadline Dates page.
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