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Certification

Certification. Patrick K. Lynch CBET, CCE, CPHIMS, HIT Pro/PW Global Medical Imaging BMET Board of Examiners – 1982-1997 Chair – BMET Board of Examiners – 1991-1997. TYPES. Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)

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Certification

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  1. Certification Patrick K. Lynch CBET, CCE, CPHIMS, HIT Pro/PW Global Medical Imaging BMET Board of Examiners – 1982-1997 Chair – BMET Board of Examiners – 1991-1997

  2. TYPES • Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) • Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) • Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES)

  3. TEAM WORK

  4. All Time Certified BMETs

  5. EXAM CONTENT

  6. SOME STATS

  7. Definition (fromWikipedia) • Certification refers to the confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit.

  8. Professional Certification • One of the most common types of certification in modern society is professional certification, where a person is certified as being able to competently complete a job or task, usually by the passing of an examination. • to assure qualification to perform a job or task.

  9. Certification is NOT Licensure • Certification does not refer to the state of legally being able to practice or work in a profession. That is licensure. Usually, licensure is administered by a governmental entity for public protection purposes and a professional association administers certification. Licensure and certification are similar in that they both require the demonstration of a certain level of knowledge or ability.

  10. Profession-Wide Certification • This is intended to be portable to all places a certified professional might work. Of course, this generalization increases the cost of such a program; the process to establish a legally defensible assessment of an entire profession is very extensive

  11. Problems with Biomed Certification • No one has ever proven that certified BMETs are better than non-certified BMETs. • Many employers won’t pay for certification or pay more for certified individuals.

  12. Advantages of Certification • Extra letters behind your name means a lot to the professionals you work with. • Potential employers know you have met a specific minimum level of knowledge. • Signifies a willingness to go beyond what many others refuse. • When there is a tie for a job or a promotion, it can be the tie-breaker.

  13. Qualifications

  14. The Test • 150 questions • All multiple choice • 4 hours allotted to complete the test • Can have non-programmable calculator only.

  15. Will I Pass? • If you are recently out of school. . . . • If you have lots of work experience . . . .

  16. Test Preparation AAMI Study CD Iphone CBET App CABMET study class Old questions collected by various BMETs Self-directed study from textbooks, etc. Local Study Group

  17. Renewal • Every 3 years (because professional development isn’t regularly spaced) • Must keep a journal • Must report activities related to keeping your Biomed skills current • 6 different categories • Must have a total of 15 points in at least 2 or more categories

  18. Renewal • I. Formal Courses (max 10 points)

  19. Renewal • II. Publishing / Presentations (max 10 points)

  20. Renewal • III. Professional Societies (max 10 points)

  21. Renewal • IV. Self Study (max 10 points)

  22. Renewal • V. Working in the Field (max 4.5 points)

  23. Renewal • VI. Miscellaneous (max 10 points) • Catch-all for very unusual stuff • Board assesses what counts and for how much

  24. WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE • New Certification for Healthcare Technology Managers • Monitor the field for a possible certification in Information Technology

  25. CONTACT the ICC ICC 4301 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 301 Arlington, VA 22203-1633 Phone: 703-525-4890 Certifications@aami.org

  26. Thank you, • For a copy of this presentation, • Go to www.htma-sc.com • Register as an individual member (no charge) • Download it for free. OR • Email me: • Patrick Lynch • plynch@gmi3.com • 704-941-0116

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