ART Laboratory Professional Certification Information

DISCLAIMER: The CFAS is not a certifying or regulatory body. This CFAS program is designed to establish standards for ART Laboratory Professionals and to verify that individuals meet these standards.

 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits:

To maintain certification, ART Laboratory Professionals must submit and have 12 CPD credits approved by CFAS each year. All CPD credits must be submitted by December 31st at 11:59 PM of each year.

Certificates confirming the accumulation of CPD credits and the maintenance of certification in the Embryology and/or Andrologist Competency Profiles under the CFAS ART Laboratory Certification are issued in January of the following year. These certificates validate ongoing professional development and excellence in the ART field.

For example, to maintain certification for the 2025 cycle, 12 CPD credits must be submitted and approved by December 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Certificates will be issued in January 2026.

The CFAS has recently updated the list of approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. Click below to view the full list of approved activities that qualify for CPD credits, which are essential for maintaining certification.

It is essential to ensure that all submitted CPD credits are approved before the end of the year to avoid any interruptions to your certification.

List of Approved CPD Credit Activities

More information coming soon!