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ILLINOIS PERFUSIONIST PRACTICE EXAM
— QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ILLINOIS LICENSING LAW & REGULATIONS
**1. Under Illinois law, what must an applicant for perfusionist
licensure provide as proof of examination completion?**
A. A passing score on the Illinois State Perfusion Exam
B. Certification of successful completion of the examinations
provided by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
(ABCP)
C. A letter from the Illinois Perfusionist Board
D. A passing score on the National Board of Medical Examiners
exam
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois does not administer its own perfusionist
exam. The state requires certification of successful completion
of the ABCP examinations (PBSE and CAPE) or a substantially
equivalent examination approved by the Department . This is a
critical distinction for applicants to understand.
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**2. What is the education requirement for Illinois perfusionist
licensure?**
A. Bachelor's degree in any field
B. Certification of graduation from a school accredited by
CAAHEP or a similar accrediting body approved by the
Department
C. Master's degree in perfusion science
D. On-the-job training with a licensed perfusionist
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois requires graduation from a perfusion
program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a similar
approved body . This ensures candidates have received
standardized, comprehensive training.
**3. How often must an Illinois perfusionist license be
renewed?**
A. Annually
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
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**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** All perfusionist licenses expire on April 30 of
each even-numbered year, regardless of issuance date . This
means licenses are renewed on a biennial cycle.
**4. How many hours of continuing education are required for
Illinois perfusionist license renewal?**
A. 15 hours per 2-year cycle
B. 30 hours per 2-year cycle
C. 45 hours per 2-year cycle
D. 60 hours per 2-year cycle
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Department may adopt rules requiring 30
hours of continuing education per 2-year license renewal cycle .
The Department may approve continuing education programs
offered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or
its successor agency .
**5. What is the application fee for Illinois perfusionist
licensure?**
A. $100
ILLINOIS PERFUSIONIST PRACTICE EXAM
— QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND COMPLETE RATIONALES
## SECTION 1: ILLINOIS LICENSING LAW & REGULATIONS
**1. Under Illinois law, what must an applicant for perfusionist
licensure provide as proof of examination completion?**
A. A passing score on the Illinois State Perfusion Exam
B. Certification of successful completion of the examinations
provided by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
(ABCP)
C. A letter from the Illinois Perfusionist Board
D. A passing score on the National Board of Medical Examiners
exam
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois does not administer its own perfusionist
exam. The state requires certification of successful completion
of the ABCP examinations (PBSE and CAPE) or a substantially
equivalent examination approved by the Department . This is a
critical distinction for applicants to understand.
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**2. What is the education requirement for Illinois perfusionist
licensure?**
A. Bachelor's degree in any field
B. Certification of graduation from a school accredited by
CAAHEP or a similar accrediting body approved by the
Department
C. Master's degree in perfusion science
D. On-the-job training with a licensed perfusionist
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** Illinois requires graduation from a perfusion
program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a similar
approved body . This ensures candidates have received
standardized, comprehensive training.
**3. How often must an Illinois perfusionist license be
renewed?**
A. Annually
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
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**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** All perfusionist licenses expire on April 30 of
each even-numbered year, regardless of issuance date . This
means licenses are renewed on a biennial cycle.
**4. How many hours of continuing education are required for
Illinois perfusionist license renewal?**
A. 15 hours per 2-year cycle
B. 30 hours per 2-year cycle
C. 45 hours per 2-year cycle
D. 60 hours per 2-year cycle
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** The Department may adopt rules requiring 30
hours of continuing education per 2-year license renewal cycle .
The Department may approve continuing education programs
offered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or
its successor agency .
**5. What is the application fee for Illinois perfusionist
licensure?**
A. $100
