751 Burn Therapy Certified Therapists Representation within Burn Society Leadership

Abstract Introduction The American Burn Association (ABA) Therapist Certification (BT-C) program, developed in 2018, derived from an organizational desire to promote vetted quality burn care across the interprofessional team. Leadership positions within organizations, are responsible for formulating policy, developing education, and providing oversite ensure success of association. A previous study examining interdisciplinary representation society leadership ABA International Society Injuries, found that rehabilitation governance was 7% 9% committee memberships. In a 2022 Letter Editor, therapists described limited center support as barrier obtaining BT-C. This aims examine BT-C member involvement leadership. Methods Official membership websites were accessed identify recipients who currently hold Special Interest Group (SIG) also examined. Journal Care Research (JBCR) website on editorial board. members compared other therapist involvement. Results Of 32 qualified therapists, 26 continue their 3 Governance (Board current President) maintain 36 available 77 (47%). Excluding Committee data collection, make up 44% (n=23) ABA. combined 46 SIG JBCR lists 2 board, both whom Conclusions Despite representing fraction therapy community, be leaders field by participation membership, governance, Current serve establish standards research published JBCR. Professional academic societies depend set care. Promoting individual centers may stimulate professional organizations. Applicability Practice Definitive evidence supporting benefits individuals organizations is needed overcome barriers certification.