The Florida Biomedical Society announces that it is once again partnering with AAMI/AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI) to offer the CBET exam at this year’s FBS Symposium, which will take place from December 5-8 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando.
In this installment of ICC Prep, John Noblitt explains the inverse square law, one of many laws of physics which may be applied to medical instrumentation. The inverse square law can be useful in areas like radiation safety and intravenous therapy.
In preparing for x-ray topics in the CBET exam, test takers should become familiar with fluoroscopy, photo timing, and radiation safety.
In this installment of ICC Prep, columnist John Noblitt examines cardiac output measurements, the output curves, and the problems indicated by various types of curves.
Read MoreThe Colorado Association of Biomedical Equipment Technicians has announced the dates for its fall 2013 study groups for all those interested in taking the ICC certification test. Although held in Denver, the sessions are accessible online.
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I often get feedback from the readers of this column about past articles, which they have found useful. This past year—2012—I submitted articles on sequential compression devices and continuous passive motion machines, and more.
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I am often asked about study material for the CBET exam. Biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) want to know what the best study information is and where it is located.
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One of the primary certifications in the field, certified biomedical equipment technician (CBET), turns 40 this year. CBET is a formal recognition by the International Certification Commission (ICC) for biomedical equipment technicians.
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This article will begin a two-part series that will look at several types of infusion management devices and the information one must possess to do well on the CBET exam. Infusion pumps, or volumetric pumps, are associated with administering medication or fluids at a set rate. Most technicians in the field are very proficient in […]
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CPM units provide a much better treatment than the immobilization of a healing joint. As we embark on the new year of 2012, we all should take a little time to reflect on 2011. I, and many of our readers, should take a little time to embrace our accomplishments and acknowledge our shortcomings. With that […]
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In the last two installments of “ICC Prep,” we have covered many aspects of networking found in today’s health care facilities. We have covered information from how networks are defined in health care facilities to some of the equipment that makes networks possible, along with some basic troubleshooting techniques. In this article, we will attempt […]
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In the last “ICC Prep” article, Robert Hajazi and I began to explain hospital networks, such as where networks may be located along with their primary function and some simple troubleshooting tips. With this information covered, it is time to move on to information about networks that you may see on the CBET exam. Questions […]
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In the last “ICC Prep” article, Robert Hajazi and I began to explain hospital networks, such as where networks may be located along with their primary function and some simple troubleshooting tips. With this information covered, it is time to
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Questions about types of cable and cable connectors may be on the CBET test. If you desire to become a certified biomedical equipment technician (CBET), I certainly hope by now you have visited the AAMI Web site and read the material provided. Here you will find the five areas of knowledge you must possess and […]
Read MoreRecently, 24×7 received a request from a reader looking for help to best prepare for the upcoming CRES exam, which will take place in March of 2011. Eustace S. Ricks, a radiology equipment specialist II in the clinical engineering departm
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