THE AMERICAN BOARD OF CARDIOVASCULAR PERFUSION WILL STRIVE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN QUALITY STANDARDS IN CARDIOVASCULAR PERFUSION THAT PROMOTE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC. THESE STANDARDS WILL INCLUDE THE ATTAINMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF CERTIFIED CLINICAL PERFUSIONISTS BY SUPPORTING PRESERVICE AND INSERVICE EDUCATION. THIS SUPPORT WILL EMANATE FROM THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS SUPPORT WILL INCLUDE STIMULATION OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTION OF ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.