Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) is the only professional certification for eye bank professionals. The CEBT designation signifies a strong understanding of EBAA Medical Standards and Procedures, applicable regulations, and overall eye banking practices.
The Eye Bank Association of America offers the opportunity to attain CEBT status through an exam administered by an educational testing agency. In addition, a candidate for eye bank technician certification must successfully demonstrate proficiency in the recovery of corneoscleral rims, which must be witnessed and verified by the candidate’s Medical Director and Technical Trainer.
Exam Information
The Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) 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 CEBT Exam is managed by Professional Testing Corporation and will be delivered by Prometric testing centers. The exam can be taken in person 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 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.
Exam Cycle
The CEBT Exam is offered twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.
Fee Information
| Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $525 | $800 |
| Regular | $575 | $900 |
Exam Dates
- 2025 Spring Exam: April 5-19, 2025
- 2025 Fall Exam: October 11-25, 2025
Application Deadline:
- Early Bird Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025
- Application Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant for eye bank technician certification must meet the following criteria:
- 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.
- 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.
Note: EBAA will accommodate qualified candidates with a disability who are unable to perform the Practical Performance Competency Verification. To request a reasonable accommodation, submit a formal letter to the EBAA Certification Board signed by the eye bank Executive Director and Medical Director with the request for accommodation, the reason for the accommodation and a proposed alternative for the demonstration of knowledge equivalent to the practical demonstration. Submit the formal request to Stacey Gardner, EBAA Director of Education. The Certification Board will review the requests and contact the individual once the request has been reviewed and a decision has been made.
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 CEBT Exam Application is an online process. When completing the application, you 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. If you will be paying by check, complete the online application and select the “Pay Later” option, and then mail a check to Eye Bank Association of America, 1101 17th St NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20036.
Once the application is processed by the EBAA staff, the candidate will receive a confirmation email with additional steps that must be completed immediately that will include submitting additional information on the testing company’s website.
If you do not already 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 – New!
- Exam Study Guide – New!
- The CEBT Exam: What You Need to Know! – 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
