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Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician

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CBET ACI Healthcare Certifications: Study Roadmap

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1

Phase 1: Core Safety and A&P RefreshYou are here

Rebuild foundational knowledge in A&P, standards, and healthcare facility safety.

30
hours
2

Phase 2: Function and Troubleshooting Intensive

Focus on the two largest domains: technology function and problem-solving workflows.

90
hours
3

Phase 3: HTM/IT Integration + Timed Mocks

Finalize management and IT systems content with timed 3-hour practice exams.

45
hours
Estimated total study time
165 hours
That's about 17 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CBET Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
One full-status pathway requires an associate degree or higher in an electronics, technology or science program plus two years of full-time BMET work
Experience
Two years of full-time BMET work with a qualifying degree or U.S. military BMET program, or four years without one; candidate status allows testing first, with five years to complete the requirements
Additional Requirements
  • •Application must be approved by ACI before exam scheduling
  • •Applications open at least three months before each testing window and close about a week before it begins
  • •Certification cycle is three years with recertification requirements

CBET Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-18 weeks for most biomedical equipment technicians

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Kryterion

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Retake Policy

Wait at least 60 days after official results before retaking; no more than three attempts within two years, then a one-year wait. Retakes cost $355 (member) or $405 (non-member) in 2026.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$410 AAMI member / $460 non-member in 2026; $425 / $480 in 2027
Total Estimated Cost$410-$460 for a 2026 attempt; $425-$480 in 2027
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What You'll Study

15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CBET Exam Details

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician

Administered by AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI)

Official Source
Criterion-referenced passing standard (modified Angoff; no fixed percent cutoff published)
Passing Score
165
Questions
3
Hours
$410 AAMI member / $460 non-member; retakes $355 / $405 (2026 AAMI fee table)
Exam Fee
Study time: 100-180 hours
Prerequisites: Meet one ACI eligibility pathway combining education/training and biomedical equipment work experience.
Valid for: 3 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI) content outline

Healthcare Technology and Function30%

Normal function and underlying technology of monitoring, diagnostic, infusion, therapeutic, perioperative, life support and laboratory equipment, plus test equipment and physiological measurements.

Healthcare Technology Problem Solving30%

Fault isolation and corrective action across the same equipment families, repair priorities by risk and downtime, device versus use errors, network versus local monitoring faults, and staff in-service education.

Healthcare Information Technology17%

Protected-data rules (HIPAA, NIST framework, HITRUST, HHS cybersecurity goals), system hardware and software, wired and wireless networks, device-to-EMR integration, and IP and MAC identifiers.

Public (Employee, Patient, Visitor) Safety in the Healthcare Facility10%

Electrical safety under NFPA 99 and IEC 60601, safety data sheets and hazard signage, infection control and PPE, CMS and its accrediting organizations, ANSI/AAMI EQ standards, and CMMS documentation.

Anatomy and Physiology7%

Functions and common abnormalities of the major body systems, the main organs, and basic medical terminology.

Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics6%

Ohm's law, active and passive devices, schematics for troubleshooting, and power conditioning and storage such as line isolation monitors, transformers, batteries and UPS.

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What's Next After the CBET?

After passing the CBET, you can pursue these career paths

CRES

Specialize further in radiology equipment and imaging systems

HTM Leadership

Move from technician work to biomed team lead and management roles

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