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#28354 - 08/03/08 10:41 AM BMET Certification
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Once again I hope I can be forgiven for quoting from one of my posts:-

 Originally Posted By: Geoff Hannis
What I would support is something along the lines of the Certification programmes that the United States has. Certified Biomedical Engineering Technician (CBET) for general biomeds, with similar programmes for techs specialising in either laboratory equipment or imaging (x-ray kit etc.). You have to sit (and pass) an examination, and (for those who haven't seen them) the questions are quite tough! Why can't we have something like that in the UK?

... but I feel that the time has come for this topic to get a fair hearing (?) under its own thread. So, let's start with the AAMI.

As a related note, this is where a lot of biomeds in the States get their initial training. Those of us in the "rest of the world" can only but look on in envy (Arborfield, it ain't)! \:\)


Edited by Geoff Hannis (08/03/08 11:22 AM)
Edit Reason: Added the link to Sheppard

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#28357 - 08/03/08 12:07 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Geoff Hannis]
Mr R J Ling
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And I'll do the same:

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What are the eligibility requirements for certification?

Applicants must meet ONE of the following minimum eligibility requirements:

Associate’s degree in biomedical academic program and two year's full-time BMET work experience; OR

Associate’s degree in electronics technology and three year's full-time BMET work experience: OR

Four year's full-time BMET work experience.

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#28358 - 08/03/08 12:17 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: ]
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Sounds good to me, Mate! \:\)

Edited by Geoff Hannis (08/03/08 12:27 PM)
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#28401 - 10/03/08 02:47 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Geoff Hannis]
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Let's get this one back into play, shall we? \:\)
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#28487 - 11/03/08 09:14 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Geoff Hannis]
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Hi Everyone
I'm a CBET working here in the UK and when I saw this thread I thought I'd throw in a quick introduction and offer to (try to) help if I can. I wrote a paper last year exploring the possability of bringing the ICC test to Europe and learned a bit in the process. Jim


Edited by Jim Bailey (11/03/08 09:16 PM)

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#28489 - 11/03/08 09:24 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Jim Bailey]
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Hi Jim,
Good to hear from you. Any chance of sharing your paper with us?
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#28491 - 11/03/08 10:03 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Huw]
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Hi Huw
Not sure how to attach it so I'll try this...

Hope it works

CBET fact sheet

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#28492 - 11/03/08 10:23 PM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Jim Bailey]
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Hi Jim
I can't seem to access that file without an account.

But if you click on the 'reply' link under this post (as opposed to using the 'quick' reply screen beneath - you will see a link marked 'file manager' which will allow you to upload your paper.

Thanks,
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#28494 - 12/03/08 07:01 AM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Jim Bailey]
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Yes, Jim, this is something we need to do! In fact, let's get it done and really get the UK biomed scene moving forward at long last!

Frankly, I believe that the training side of things could do with some competition too (aka "a good shake-up"). Why don't we think of setting up a school, with a workshop, plus plenty of hands-on practice (there's no shortage of used equipment about, plus plenty of junk that would otherwise be "skipped"). There are overseas students to be trained, in addition to those in the UK.

I envisage courses aimed at preparing techs for the ICC examination. Surely in our wonderful new globalized world, an internationally recognized (not to mention vocational, and accredited) qualification is the way to go! It would also fit nicely with ideas floated recently about mentoring young scholarship students into the "profession".

Personally, I'm "up" for it. So, who wants to be involved (it'll be something worthy for us greybeards to do)? We need to talk about premises (workshop, classroom), manuals, training aids, junk equipment to play with (there's already plenty of that around). We need guys willing and able to lecture, mentor, teach. We need sponsorship, plus a corporate umbrella to operate under. We need co-operation with anyone else unafraid of co-operating (manufacturers, service companies, Eastwood Park, Capital). We need a website as mentioned recently on another thread. That means we need someone to do that too. We may also be looking for work opportunity placements in NHS biomed sheds. So let's hear from all you guys (unless you want me coming around knocking on doors - something you probably would rather avoid). Ha, ha.

Come, on (instead of "going to the races" - Cheltenham's on again this week), let's get ready to "rock and roll" on this one! \:\)


Edited by Geoff Hannis (12/03/08 07:09 AM)
Edit Reason: Mentor on!

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#28495 - 12/03/08 07:06 AM Re: BMET Certification [Re: Huw]
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Thanks for the tip Huw - that was easy!

Jim


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