Certification Exam

The Eye Bank Association of America offers two professional certifications specifically for eye bank professionals: Certified Eye Banker – Technical (CEBT) and Certified Eye Banker (CEB). The CEBT and CEB designations signify a strong understanding of EBAA Medical Standards and Procedures, applicable regulations, and overall eye banking practices.

EBAA provides the opportunity to attain CEBT and CEB certification through an electronic certification exam. In addition to the exam, a candidate for CEBT must successfully demonstrate proficiency in a technical procedure, which must be witnessed and verified by the candidate’s Medical Director and Technical Trainer. Candidates for the CEB certification do not have to perform any procedures.

Exam Information

In order to attain CEBT or CEB certification status, candidates must pass the EBAA Certification Exam. The EBAA Certification Exam is offered twice a year. The exam consists of 250 multiple-choice questions and covers “Anatomy and Physiology,” “Quality Assurance and Control,” “Donor-Related Issues,” and “Tissue-Related Procedures”. A candidate must receive a score of 187 to pass the exam.

The Certification Exam is managed by Professional Testing Corporation and will be delivered by Prometric. The exam can be taken in person at a testing center or online using a remote proctor. For information about these two options, please visit the links below.

• Onsite Exam at Testing Center
• Online Exam with Remote Proctor

Certification Information

Once certification is awarded, CEBT or CEB status will expire on December 31st, three years from the date of certification. Recertification may be obtained by earning 16 continuing education units (CEUs), and meeting the EBAA course requirements within the three-year period. Refer to the section on recertification for further details.

Eligibility Requirements

Certified Eye Banker – Technical (CEBT)

An applicant for CEBT certification must meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a high school degree or GED, AND a minimum of six (6) months of experience within the past two (2) years in a transplant organization with active involvement in the procurement and/ or processing eyes, tissues and/ or organs, and be recommended by the Executive Director, and a physician who meets the requirement of an “Eye Bank Medical Director,” as defined in C1.200 of the Medical Standards.

2. Submit a completed “Practical Performance Competency Verification” form, including a written recommendation signed by a technician trainer, and a physician who is currently active as, and meets the requirements of an “Eye Bank Medical Director” as defined in C1.200 of the Medical Standards.

Certified Eye Banker (CEB)

An applicant for CEB certification must meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a high school degree or GED, AND a minimum of six (6) months of experience within the past two (2) years in a transplant organization and be recommended by the Executive Director, and a physician who meets the requirement of an “Eye Bank Medical Director,” as defined in C1.200 of the Medical Standards. Submit a completed approval form with the application.

Request for Test Accommodations: If a candidate requires accommodations to take the exam, please submit this form to PTC with your application at least 8 weeks prior to the testing cycle.

Application Process

The Certification Exam Application is an online process. Candidates have the option to apply to become a Certified Eye Banker – Technical (CEBT) or a Certified Eye Banker (CEB).

When completing the CEBT application, candidates will be required to upload the Practical Performance Competency Verification signed by the eye bank’s Medical Director, Technical Trainer, and Executive Director.

Candidates may pay the exam fees with credit card or check. To pay by check, complete the online application and select the “Pay Later” option, and then mail a check to Eye Bank Association of America, PO Box 220035 Chantilly, VA 20151

Once the application has been submitted, the EBAA office will review the application and contact the candidate if more information is required,

If you do not have an EBAA account, you will need to create an account, before completing the online application.

Resources

• Criteria for Certification and Recertification
• Exam Content Outline
• Exam Study Guide
• The EBAA Certification Program & Exam – Free informational webinar!
• Practice Exam – Administered by Professional Testing Corporation
• EBAA Medical Standards (viewable in Members section)
• EBAA Procedures Manual (viewable in Members section)
• FDA Final Guidance for Industry: Current Good Tissue Practice (cGTP)
• FDA Final Guidance for Industry: Eligibility Determination for Donors of HCT/Ps
• eyeLEARN – EBAA’s Learning Management System
• Introduction to Eye Banking Course (EBAA Members)
• Introduction to Eye Banking: A Handbook and Atlas
• Current and New Technologies in Corneal Donor Tissue Evaluation: Comparative Image Atlas
• Technician Education Seminar – Virtual Course offered each year!