AAMI
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Certifying body for CBET, CRES, and CHTM credentials — the primary source of standards and certification for HTM professionals.
Key Features
- ✓ CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician) certification program
- ✓ CRES (Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist) certification
- ✓ CHTM (Certified Healthcare Technology Manager) certification
- ✓ Medical device standards development (national and international)
- ✓ Training courses, webinars, and AAMI Exchange annual conference
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What Sets Them Apart
The only certifying body for CBET, CRES, and CHTM — these are the industry-standard credentials that employers require for biomedical technicians and HTM managers.
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Key Numbers
- ▪ Founded 1967
- ▪ 15,000+ members across 70+ countries
- ▪ 3,000+ combined CBET, CLES, and CRES credential holders
- ▪ ISO/IEC 17024 accredited certification programs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications does AAMI offer for HTM professionals?
AAMI offers the core HTM credentials through the AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI): CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician), CRES (Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist), CLES (Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist), CHTM (Certified Healthcare Technology Manager), and the entry-level CABT (Certified Associate in Biomedical Technology). These are the credentials most U.S. employers reference for biomed technicians and HTM managers.
Is AAMI a trusted authority for HTM standards?
Yes. AAMI is a Tier-1 HTM authority. Founded in 1967, the nonprofit develops the national and international voluntary consensus standards used across medical device design, maintenance, and safety, and it serves as a U.S. representative in international standardization. Its standards are widely cited by regulators and accreditors.
Who administers AAMI certification exams?
The AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI) maintains and administers AAMI's HTM certifications. ACI's certification programs for CBET, CLES, and CRES are accredited to the ISO/IEC 17024 standard, and exams are delivered through a third-party testing vendor.
How many people hold AAMI HTM credentials?
Public sources report more than 3,000 combined holders of the CBET, CLES, and CRES credentials. AAMI does not publish precise individual counts for each certification or for CHTM and CABT.
Sources
- AAMI About page
- ANSI accredits three AAMI certification programs (24x7)
- AAMI reaches membership milestone (TechNation)
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