AACVPR is here to help you navigate the Program Certification application and renewal process. We want to see you succeed! If certification is a goal for your program in the next year, the time to start data collection is now.
Prepare for the 2027 Application Cycle
The 2027 Program Certification application will open December 1, 2026 and the draft 2027 applications will be available for review soon. In the meantime, review these curated resources from past cycles that can help you prepare your data.
| Applicaiton Opens |
| Application Closes |
| Initial Application Reviews |
| Chair Review Process |
| Inital Application Decisions Distributed |
| Remediation |
2026 Applications
2026 Cardiac Program Certification Application
2026 Pulmonary Program Certification Application
2026 Change Summary Document
Frequently Asked Questions
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Inital Certification |
Recertification |
| Center-Based Application |
Center-Based Application |
| $835 |
$730 |
| $980 |
$900 |
Update Your Contact and Demographic Information
Preparing for the 2027 Program Certification Application? Review and update your program’s demographic information by following these instructions. If you are taking over the role of Program Certification Primary Contact for an existing program, or if you would like to establish yourself as the Primary Contact for a new program, please complete the Primary Contact form.
Primary Contact Form
Requirements Overview
To learn about the Program Certification process, watch Program Certification Leadership Team Chair Julie Dunagan and Remediation Chair Kara Sweere's presentation from the 40th AACVPR Annual Meeting. The presentation provides viewers with an overview of Program Certification requirements and changes for the 2026 application. Please note: the dates and requirements in this presentation are specific to the 2026 application.
More Resources
General
Pulmonary
Cardiac
Clinical Questions? If you have a question not addressed in the FAQs, please submit your question via email to certification@aacvpr.org. Questions will be forwarded to a clinical expert. Please allow up to 72 hours for a response.