Certification demonstrates that health care professionals have the knowledge to ensure a safe, reliable health care environment. The AAMI Foundation provides leadership in public safety through its certification programs and oversight of the International Certification Commission (ICC) and the United States Certification Commission (USCC).
The ICC Certifications for Biomedical Equipment Technicians (CBET), Laboratory Equipment Technicians (CLES), and Radiology Equipment Technicians (CRES) are formal recognitions by the ICC and USCC for individuals who have demonstrated excellence in theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles of biomedical equipment technology.
The International and U.S. Certification Commissions and Board of Examiners
The International Certification Commission (ICC) is composed of representatives from the international health care biomedical technology community. Its role is to:
- formulate general policies on certification;
- advise national commissions and examining boards in matters of certification;
- grant certification upon review of the Board of Examiners’ and national commissions’ recommendations in each discipline;
- assist
the educational community in developing
a body of knowledge relevant to
continuing education and fundamental training programs; and - foster and advocate the advancement of professional standards of practice.
The United States Certification Commission (USCC)
Reporting to the ICC is the United States Certification Commission (USCC). The purpose of the USCC is to serve the public welfare and the health care community by certifying the knowledge base of clinical engineers, biomedical equipment technicians, and other related professions. Among its many responsibilities, the USCC:
- formulates general policies on certification, recertification, and renewal;
- directs or advises the respective U.S. Boards of Examiners in matters of certification, recertification, and renewal; and
- recommends certification, recertification, and renewal to the ICC upon review of the Boards’ recommendations in each discipline.
It also ensures that the secretariat, with the assistance of the Boards operating under the USCC, carefully evaluates applications and prepares, administers, and validates written examinations to determine the qualifications of individuals seeking certification.
For more information about certification, visit the certification website.