What is the Tissue Bank Specialist Certification?
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) is the only professional designation specifically for the tissue banking community, signifying deep knowledge of fundamental principles and AATB Standards. Whether you're entering the field or a seasoned expert, CTBS validates your expertise and dedication.

About the Certified Tissue Bank Specialists Review Course
The CTBS Review Course is free for individuals registered for the CTBS Exam in the same calendar year and is also available for separate purchase. Access to the course will open in June.

The AATB CTBS Review Course, the sole AATB-approved program, offers 15 hours of comprehensive tissue banking content. This self-paced course equips aspiring CTBS professionals with essential resources to excel in the CTBS Exam, covering vital areas like Quality, Donor Screening, Recovery and Acquisition, Tissue Processing, and Tissue Distribution. Through video lectures, handouts, and practice tests, participants hone their test-taking skills and fortify their knowledge, ensuring thorough preparation for certification. Moreover, it serves as an invaluable refresher for seasoned tissue bank professionals, reinforcing core principles and concepts.

The CTBS Review Course Covers:
• Introduction to the CTBS exam and tissue banking terminology
• Quality systems, accreditation, and compliance
• Donor screening, assessment, testing, and eligibility determination
• Tissue recovery and acquisition practices
• Tissue processing principles
• Tissue distribution and clinical applications of allografts

Live CTBS Q&A Sessions:
Participants will also have access to two live Q&A sessions with course presenters and AATB staff to discuss course content, exam preparation, registration, and other CTBS-related questions.