Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the BCCA?

The Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) was formed in January 2002. The BCCA currently operates as an independent non profit corporation whose primary function is to administer a certification examination as a means of attesting to the competency of the anaplastologist.  Candidates, who wish to be awarded the credential C.C.A., must first successfully pass a multi-facetted examination. The BCCA board of directors is comprised of medical artists, O&P practitioners, ocularists, restoration clinicians from the VA and military, members of medical professions of plastic surgery and maxillofacial prosthodontics, and a member of the public community.

What is a C.C.A.?

The Title C.C.A.

Those anaplastologists that have achieved and maintained certification are designated as Certified Clinical Anaplastologist, C.C.A. It is the intent of BCCA to provide a national standard that can be used as a measure of competence by interested agencies, groups and individuals.

When deciding who is qualified to serve the patients’ needs, the C.C.A. indicates experience, training, competence and generally many years of experience helping patients or constituents.

What are NCCA and NOCA?

The BCCA program and examination process is based on standards established by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). These standards are used by a variety of certification programs and licensing bodies in many diverse professions and occupations.

The NCCA is the accreditation body of National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). A certifying program can be accredited by NCCA if it demonstrates compliance with applicable accreditation standards. NOCA, the parent body of the NCCA, is a membership organization open to groups interested in competency assurance. The BCCA is a current member of NOCA.

The NCCA, along with NOCA, are recognized leaders in setting quality standards for credentialing organizations to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public. NOCA was established under the Carter administration in 1977.