CBET Study Course - AAMI

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CBET Study Course

An introduction to ACI Certification: Applying, Preparing, Testing, and Maintaining

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Module 1: April 6, 2020

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• All Kryterion testing sites are closed through June 30th at the earliest.

• May testing window has been postponed to August 1-31, 2020.

• Application deadline is now July 17th.• Applicants have the ability to reschedule to

August or move their date to the November 1-15 window. Email [email protected]


COVID-19 Update

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Learning ObjectivesParticipants who complete this module will have an understanding of:• How the 8 session course will be structured (i.e.

meeting rules, module overview) • Who will be teaching the sessions.• The eligibility requirements to sit for the exam.• The exam application process.• What to expect on the day of the exam.• How to maintain certification and maximize the

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Session Rules & Expectations

• Each session will be recorded and made available to all registrants in their ‘My Learning’ page at: http://university.aami.org/diweb/start

• All participant mics will be muted during each of the sessions.• Please use the ‘Questions’ tab within Go-To-Webinar to ask

the instructor questions.– Questions will be collected, answered, and posted in the

AAMI Connect group that each participant has access to.• Each module will conclude with a practice exam that will be

administered via the Go-To-Webinar polling feature. Be sure to select your answer within the 60 seconds of time given per question.


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AAMI Connect AccessTo access the AAMI Connect group:

1. Visit https://connect.aami.org/home2. Log in by clicking Sign In in the upper right corner of the page.3. Click on Communities, then My Communities that pops up

below.4. From here, you’ll see the CBET Study Course group listed


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Module HandoutsAll handouts are available via the Go-To-Webinar Handout function. For this module you will have access to:

– ACI Certification Candidate Handbook – ACI Exam Application


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Agenda• About AAMI and ACI

– Certification Programs– Course Instructors

• Navigating ACI– Candidate Handbook – Exam Application

• Candidate/Full status• Registration Instructions• Exam Day Expectations • Additional Study Resources• Recertification Policies & Process• Introduction to Course Learning Objectives • Practice Questions & Polling


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45 Staff members headquartered in Arlington, VA

2,000+

25+

Healthcare device manufacturers, clinicians, HTMs and end users engaged in standards development

Governmental and association partners

About AAMI

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The AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI)

provides focused certification programs for

healthcare technology professionals seeking

to grow professionally.

About ACI


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Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)

Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)

Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM)

Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist (CISS)

Ethylene Oxide (CISS-EO) Moist Heat (CISS-MH) Radiation (CISS-RAD)

Certification Programs


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Course Instructors

Dave Scott, CBET


Donald Armstrong, CBET CHTM

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Course Instructors

Dave Scott, CBET• Employed at UC Health and was

previously employed with Children’s Hospital Colorado

• 2009 AAMI/GE Biomed of the Year• Colorado Association of Biomedical

Equipment Technicians (CABMET) Study Group Organizer and presenter since 2004

• (Past) CABMET President, Vice President, Board Member

• Degree in Sports Medicine Technology• Military trained BMET (US Army)• This year is my 30th year in Biomed• I work as a tech just like you!


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Course Instructors • Don has been a Biomedical Equipment

Technician for over 35 years. • CBET since 2006 and CHTM since

2016.• Held Biomed, Lead Biomed, Customer

Quality Manager, CBET and Sr. Manager roles throughout his career but his heart and soul is being a Biomed (especially in the OR).

• Previously worked at Stanford Health Care, GE Healthcare and UCSF

• Becoming certified was one of the most important milestones in my career. I have said more than once “Being a Biomed was once my job but once I got certified it became my career and lifes work” #IAMHTM.


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Course Instructors

M.J. McLaughlin • Graduate of Duquesne University.• Manager of Certification with ACI• Been with AAMI for 5+ years.• Manages ACI exam committees to

improve and develop new programs.

• Manages regular functions of certification programs.

• Father of 3 boys and part time musician.


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Navigating ACI


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ACI Certification Candidate Handbook


• ACI Exam policies • Exam outlines• Exam reference lists• Recertification policies• Definitions• Exam application form

Testing Window Application Deadline

August 1-31, 2020 July 17th

November 1-15, 2020 October 16th

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Navigating ACI


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Exam Application


Attach diploma or transcripts

Attach diploma

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Exam Application


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Exam Application


• Full and Candidate Status applicants will take the same exam.

• Candidate Status applicants who pass the exam will have to wait until they reach the Full Status eligibility before being listed as a CBET.

• Upgrade applications can be found on the ACI Forms page of the website.

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Exam Application


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Exam Application


$100 application fee included in

exam fee.

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Exam ApplicationNow that your application is complete…

Send it in!• Applications and supporting

documentation can be sent in via:• Email: [email protected]• Fax: 1 703-783-0705• Mail: 901 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 300

Arlington, VA 22203

• Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.



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Registering for an Exam


Once your exam application has been reviewed, approved, and processed, an ACI representative will send a confirmation email with registration instructions and a unique voucher code.

Receive Confirmation/Registration

Email

Create Account with Testing Company

Use Voucher Code to Register for Exam

(Location/Date/Time)

To locate an approved testing center near you, visit www.aami.org/aci and click ‘Locate a Testing Center’

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Testing Day Expectations


What you’ll need: • Two forms of identification (one must be a government issued photo ID). • A copy of your confirmation email that contains your unique authorization code. • A simple 5-function calculator

What to remember: • Arrive at your testing location at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. • If you need to reschedule or cancel your exam, please email [email protected]. • If you fail to appear for your exam, you will forfeit all exam fees. • Special accommodations must be requested at least 60 days in advance.

What to expect after the exam: • Preliminary exam results will be emailed immediately following your exam. • Final results will be mailed within 45 days of the exam window. Note: If a new exam form is being introduced, results will be delayed. • Candidates earning full certification will have their names added to the ACI Certification Directory

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Additional Resources


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Navigating ACI & the Recertification Process


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CEU Journal


Be sure to attach proper documentation of each CEU earned/claimed to the end of your journal.

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CEU Recertification – 30 CEUs are needed every three years.

Grace Period – The grace period after the initial expiration date has been shortened from one year to three months.

Audit System – Renewals will randomly be selected for audit. It is required that you submit supporting documentation for CEUs with your renewal regardless of audit selection.

Key Recertification Notes


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Category 1: Earn an additional, relevant certification

HTM Related (CBET, CRES,CHTM, CISS,CCE): 5 CEUs/CertHealthcare Related (CHSP, CQSP, CMLT, Dialysis Certs): 2 CEUs/CertTechnology Related (A+, NET+, MCSE, CET): 2 CEUs/CertBusiness Certifications (CPM): 2 CEUs/Cert

Max 15 CEUs per cycle

ACI Recertification


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Category 2: Leadership Roles

Paid or volunteer positions on HTM and healthcare related committees. Examples: ACI Certification Board, HTM Society Role, Hospital Committee, Hospital Association(AHA,ACHE), Engineering Association(ASHE,HIMSS), Volunteer activities (missions).

30+ hours/year = 4 CEUs<30 hours/year = 2 CEUs

Max 15 CEUs


ACI Recertification

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Category 3: Development of Educational Content

Write items for ACI (5 items) = 1 CEUsPublished opinion based article (min 500 words) = 1 CEUsPublished peer-reviewed (1,200 – 1,500 words) = 3 CEUsPublished technical article (1,200 – 1,500 words) = 3 CEUsWrite a book (1 chapter) = 3 CEUs

Max 15 CEUs

Key Point – Blog entries do not qualify for CEUs


ACI Recertification

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Category 4: Professional Development

Earn 1 CEU per hour of attendance *Attending educational class (such as AAMI), webinars, in-service, vendor presentations or vendor school, or HTM conferences (seminars/sessions)

Earn 2 CEUs per hour of attendance *Teaching educational class/seminar, presenting a technical paper, or presenting a webinar

Earn 0.5 CEUs per hour of attendance * Indirectly related courses (Communication, Management, Auditing..)

Minimum 15 CEUs - No Max Limit

*Proof of CEU is required when submitting your journal. This can be a conference name badge, certificate of completion, or sign-in sheet.


ACI Recertification

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Category 5: College or University Courses

Must be related to exam content. Must receive a “C” or higher. Must provide transcripts.

Attending a course 1 CEU / 10 hours of class timeTeaching a course 3 CEUs / 10 hours of class time

Max 15 CEUs


ACI Recertification

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Category 6: Work Experience

Full time (HTM Field) 1.5 CEUs / yearPart-time/Military Reserve (HTM Field) 0.5 CEU / year

Max 6 CEUs

Only the years employed during the 3-year recertification cycle are valid for reporting.

Even though the max in this section is 6 CEUs, an individual without military or part-time employment can only claim a max of 4.5 CEUs (1.5 CEUs per year of full-time employment


ACI Recertification

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CEU Pre-Approval Program


Does your local or state HTM society provide educational training?Join over 70 courses approved for CEUs in 2020 by applying for the ACI CEU Pre-Approval Program. As a pre-approved training course, you will:

• Be listed on the CEU pre-approval webpage.

• Have the ACI pre-approved CEU logo to include on all of your marketing materials.

• Increase your scope of interest by attracting individuals in need of CEUs for certification renewal.

Visit www.aami.org/aci to find the application, or contact ACI at [email protected] for more information.

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Maximize Your CERT


Let the WORLD know what you’ve earned!You can’t expect to gain anything from a certification that no one knows you earned. Here’s how you can get some instant exposure:

• Include your designation after your name in email signatures, on any name badge that you wear in a professional setting (Robert Zimmerman, CBET), and any professional social media outlets (LinkedIn).

• Post about your certification on LinkedIn to let your professional community know that you’ve taken the steps to advance your career via certification.

• Tell your co-workers about it. Fill them in on the entire process so they are aware of the time and effort you put into earning your certification!

• Update your resume with the newly earned designation. This can be easily verified online in the ACI Certification Directory.

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Maximize your CERT


Set up a meeting with your manager…Whether they are aware of what ACI certification is or not, make them aware! They need to know that you, as a certified employee, are an investment. Here are some reasons why:

• Continued education requirements to maintain your certification will guarantee to your employer that your wealth of knowledge is constantly growing and that you are devoted to professional growth.

• Passing the exam is a feat in itself that displays a wide knowledge base and solid understanding of the field in which you were certified.

• Certification provides proof of competency for employers. Running BMETs through the ACI certification process should be a MUST on any HR list of requirements.

Make ACI certification a goal for YOUR performance plan!

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Course Overview & Learning Objectives


Module 2: Electronics (10% of the exam | Roughly 17 questions)

Participants who complete the electronics module should have a fundamental understanding and the ability to apply:

• Electronic theories as they relate to devices as well as utilization of schematics.

• The requirement of various power conditioning, distribution, and storage systems (batteries).

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Module 3: Healthcare Technology & Function (25% of the exam | Roughly 41 questions)

Participants who complete this module should have a fundamental understanding of and the ability to identify:

• Concepts as applicable to healthcare technology (e.g., PEEP sphygmomanometer, manometer, Korotkoff sounds, Einthoven’s triangle, 10- 20-10 EEG pattern).

• Function, use, and underlying technology of test equipment (electrical safety analyzer, defibrillator analyzer, electro surgical analyzer, physiologic simulators, DVM, meters).

• Normal function of a variety of equipment types such as monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic.

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Module 4: Safety in the Healthcare Facility (10% of the exam | Roughly 17 questions)

Participants who complete this module should have a fundamental understanding of and ability to apply:

• NFPA99 to the use of medical equipment. • Information from material safety data sheets (MSDS), personal protective

equipment (PPE), and standard hazard symbolism and signage. • Blood-borne pathogen hazards, universal precautions, and determine

appropriate infection control procedures. • Expectations from relevant accrediting organizations (Joint Commission,

DNV, CMS, etc.) as applicable to healthcare environments.

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Module 5: Anatomy & Physiology (12% of the exam | Roughly 20 questions)

Participants who complete this module should have a fundamental understanding of:

• The functions, abnormal functions, and interactions of the physiological systems (e.g., Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Nervous, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine).

• Components and function of the major organs (Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Brain, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Skin, Blood).

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Module 6: Health Information & Technology (14% of the exam | Roughly 23 questions)

Participants who complete this module should have a fundamental understanding and the ability to apply:

• Protective standards and regulation for protected data.• Application of Risk Management for IT Networks.• Troubleshooting techniques to wired and wireless networks.• Interrelatedness of computer applications. • Fundamentals of network configuration.

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Module 7: Healthcare Technology Problem Solving (25% of the exam | Roughly 41 questions)

Participants who complete this module should have a fundamental understanding and the ability to apply:

• Identify and resolve fault conditions of equipment types such as monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic.

• Prioritize repairs of medical devices based on level of risk and/or urgency.

• Differentiate between a device error and a use error (User Training, Applications) to determine appropriate action.

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Module 8: Content Overview, Test Taking Skills, & Final Practice Exam

Participants who complete this module should have a better understanding of:

• Common test taking skills. • The CBET exam format and outline.• How to continue preparation for the CBET exam.

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Practice Questions

The presenter will be using the polling feature on GoToWebinar to cover the practice exam questions for this module.

You will have one minute to select your answer and the instructor will reveal the correct answer with an explanation.


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Practice Question #1

ANSWER: A. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation AAMI has been serving the health technology field for 50+ years and has members from all over the world!


What does AAMI stand for?

A. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation B. American Association for Medical Institutions C. Associates in Advanced Medicine, Inc.D. Agricultural Awareness in Medical Institutions

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ANSWER: C. 4

With an associate’s degree in a biomedical equipment program, an individual only needs 2 years of BMET experience.


How many years of BMET experience does a Full status candidate need without an associate’s degree?

A. 1B. 2C. 4D. 5

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ANSWER: B. ACI Certification Candidate Handbook

The ACI Certification Candidate Handbook will have everything you need to know about the certification programs and policies. © 2020 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Where can you go to find information about exam eligibility, policies, and content?

A. Exam Application FormB. ACI Certification Candidate Handbook C. Certification DirectoryD. AAMI Foundation Website

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ANSWER: D. 165

The CBET exam is comprised of 165 4-option multiple choice questions. A passing score will be 116 or higher out of the 165.


How many questions are going to be on the CBET exam?

A. 100B. 135C. 150D. 165

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ANSWER: C. Professional Development

Category IV: Professional Development is the only one with a 15 CEU minimum and also has NO maximum, meaning all 30 CEUs can come from this category.


Which of the following CEU categories has a 15 CEU minimum requirement?

A. Leadership RolesB. Work ExperienceC. Professional Development D. Content Development

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