Certifications

The Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC) is the organization that oversees the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® and Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist (CAIP)® certifications.

 

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The CASC® certification is a distinction earned by those in the ASC industry with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills that the role of an ASC Administrator requires. Information about future application submission and testing periods and the CASC® Candidate Handbook is located on the CASC® website. CASC® certificants can submit continuing education and pay the annual fee through the CASC® recertification portal.

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CAIP® is the first certification designed specifically for Infection Preventionists in the ASC industry. The CAIP® certification is intended for licensed health care professionals interested in demonstrating their understanding of the skills and knowledge required to fill the role of an ASC Infection Preventionist. Information about future application submission and testing periods and the CAIP® Candidate Handbook is located on the CAIP® website. CAIP certificants can submit continuing education and pay the annual fee through the CAIP® recertification portal.

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