Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
Credential: Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
Credentialing Agency: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) validates technicians have required knowledge of the principles of modern biomedical techniques, the proper procedure in the care, handling and maintenance of biomedical equipment and to display an attitude/behavior expected of an electronics technician who works in a hospital or healthcare environment. This is a mid-level certification. Applicants are required to meet certain education and experience requirement. There are several routes to meet the requirements; completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years full-time BMET work experience is one way to meet the requirement.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 3359 Instrument Mechanic |  Some |
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| 4805 Medical Equipment Repairing |  Most |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
| Civilian Job | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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| Biological Technicians |  Bright Outlook |
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| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Bright Outlook |
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| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Bright Outlook |
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| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Bright Outlook |
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| Medical Equipment Preparers | Bright Outlook |
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| Medical Equipment Repairers | Apprenticeship |
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| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | Bright Outlook |
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| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Bright Outlook |
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| Radiologic Technicians | Bright Outlook |
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| Radiologic Technologists | Bright Outlook |
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 4 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
901 N . Glebe Road
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 525-4890
Fax: (703) 276-0793
Email: aci@aami.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet ONE of the following minimum eligibility requirements for Full Certification.
Note: Applicants desiring Full certification, but who do not yet meet the eligibility requirements (as listed), have the opportunity to apply through Candidate Status (Option#5). Successful candidates are given five years to meet the minimum eligibility requirements and be awarded Full certification.
Applicants must have an Associate's degree in a biomedical academic program and two years of full-time biomedical equipment technician work experience.
Option 2:Applicants must have an Associate's degree in Electronics Technology and three years of full-time biomedical equipment technician experience.
Option 3:Applicant must have completed a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years of full-time biomedical equipment technician work experience.
Option 4:Applicants must have four years of full-time biomedical equipment technician experience.
Option 5:
Applicants applying for Candidate status must meet ONE of the following minimum eligibility requirements as of the application deadline:
- Associate’s degree in biomedical equipment technology program;
- Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program;
- Associate’s degree in electronics technology and one year full-time BMET work experience;
- Two years of full-time BMET work experience.
Written Exam
- Anatomy and Physiology (12%)
- Public Safety in the Health Care Facility (15%)
- Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics (13%)
- Healthcare Technology Problem Solving (25%)
- Healthcare Technology Function and Operation (25%)
- Healthcare Information Technology (10%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) examination:
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Kryterion. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Kryterion website:
For more information on the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) include:
- For military applicants special arrangements can be made for testing on a Military base. A written request must be sent to the Professional Testing Corporation with the name, address, phone number, and/or e-mail address of the Education Center on the base at least eight weeks before the examination date. Further details can be obtained from AAMI Applicant Handbook.
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