ACI Certification Renewal Requirements & BMET Exam Updates. Sherrie Schulte, CAE Senior Director, Certification

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1 ACI Certification Renewal Requirements & BMET Exam Updates Sherrie Schulte, CAE Senior Director, Certification 1

2 Agenda Welcome About AAMI AAMI Credentials Institute ACI Renewal Policies BMET Exam Changes Questions 2

3 AAMI brings together a diverse international community of more than 7,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to developing, managing and using health technology safely and effectively. AAMI achieves this through the development and use of AAMI standards, professional certification, education, summits and other technical resources. To learn more and get involved visit 3

4 About AAMI 45 Staff members headquartered in Arlington, VA 2,000+ Healthcare device manufacturers, clinicians, HTMs and end users engaged in standards development 25+ Governmental and association partners 4

5 The AAMI Credentials Institute (ACI) provides focused certification programs for healthcare technology professionals seeking to grow professionally. 5

6 AAMI Credentials Institute Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) Certified Quality System Manager (CQSM) Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist (CISS) Coming Soon! 6

7 ACI Recertification Policy CEUs vs. Points 30 CEUs are needed every three years 2017 Renewals You can choose which policy you would like to follow for this cycle. Audit System 10 percent of renewals will be audited. It is highly encouraged that you submit supporting documentation with your renewal. Online Journals ACI is in the final stages of completing the online portal. Certified professionals will be able to view from their AAMI portal. 7

8 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old New Policy Category 1: Earn an additional, relevant certification HTM Related (CBET,CLES,CRES,CHTM,CQSM,CISS,CCE): Healthcare Related (CHSP, CQSP, CMLT, Dialysis Certs): Technology Related (A+, NET+, MCSE, CET): Business Certifications (CPM): 5 CEUs/Cert 2 CEUs/Cert 2 CEUs/Cert 2 CEUs/Cert Max 15 CEUs per cycle 8

9 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old Updated Policy Category 2: Leadership Roles Paid or volunteer positions on HTM and healthcare related committees. Examples: ACI Certification Board, HTM Society Role, Hospital Committee, Hospital Association(AHA,ACHE), Engineering Association(ASHE,HIMSS), Volunteer activities (missions). 30+ hours/year = 4 CEUs <30 hours/year = 2 CEUs Max 15 CEUs 9

10 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old Key Points The new policy requires that only active society members are granted CEUs, and the amount granted is based on the hours of activity per year. Solely being a member of an organization does not qualify for CEUs. 10

11 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old Updated Policy Category 3: Development of Educational Content Write items for ACI 5 items = 1 CEUs Published opinion based article (min 500 words) = 1 CEUs Published peer-reviewed (1,200 1,500 words) = 3 CEUs Published technical article (1,200 1,500 words) = 3 CEUs Write a book 1 chapter = 3 CEUs Max 15 CEUs Key Point Blog entries do not qualify for CEUs 11

12 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old Updated Policy Category 4: Professional Development Earn 1 CEU per hour of attendance Attending educational class (such as AAMI), webinars, in-service, vendor presentations or vendor school, or HTM conferences (seminars/sessions) Earn 2 CEUs per hour of attendance Teaching educational class/seminar, presenting a technical paper, or presenting a webinar Earn 0.5 CEUs per hour of attendance Indirectly related courses (Communication, Management, Auditing..) Minimum 15 CEUs - No Max Limit 12

13 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old Updated Policy Category 5: College or University Courses Must be related to exam content. Must receive a C or higher. Must provide transcripts. Attending a course 1 CEU / 10 hours of class time Teaching a course 3 CEUs / 10 hours of class time Max 15 CEUs 13

14 ACI Recertification Policy New vs. Old Updated Policy Category 6: Work Experience Full time (HTM Field) Part-time/Military Reserve (HTM Field) 1.5 CEUs / year 0.5 CEU / year Max 6 CEUs Only the years employed during the 3-year recertification cycle are valid for reporting. Even though the max in this section is 6 CEUs, an individual without military or parttime employment can only claim a max of 4.5 CEUs (1.5 CEUs per year of full-time employment 14

15 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update Updating the content of these exams through a JTA process included several steps: Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Meeting AAMI hired ACS, Ventures to facilitate a meeting of SMEs selected by AAMI in February The SMEs updated the current content outlines for the CBET, CLES, and CRES exams including drafting task statements within each content section and recommending weighting across the sections. 15

16 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update Survey to BMET population to review the revised content outline (sections and tasks) Focus on how important each was in their ability to perform their job. (Frequency and Criticality) ACS Analysis The responses provided through the survey were analyzed to determine if any differences existed across these groups compared to the SME findings (e.g., region, education/degree, primary job function). No major differences existed in the results across subgroups of the survey respondents. 16

17 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CBET 17

18 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CBET Sample Content Outline Anatomy & Physiology Approximately 12% Understand the functions, abnormal functions, and interactions of the physiological systems (e.g., Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Nervous, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine). Identify components and function of the major organs (Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Brain, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Skin, Blood). Public (employee, patient, visitor) Safety in the Healthcare Facility Approx. 15% Understand and apply NFPA99 to the use of medical equipment. Interpret information from safety data sheets, apply PPE, and identify standard hazard symbolism and signage. Identify blood-borne pathogen hazards, follow universal precautions, and determine appropriate infection control procedures. Apply expectations from relevant accrediting organizations (TJC, DNV, CMS, etc.) as applicable to healthcare environments. 18

19 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CLES 19

20 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CLES Sample Content Outline Biology & Chemistry 10% Understand the chemical composition of common body fluids, gases, and secretions (e.g., blood, urine, feces) and the interaction of electro-chemical properties with lab equipment. Understand the impact of the lab environment (e.g., humidity, temperature, pressure) on biological and chemical processes. Public Safety in the Healthcare Facility 12% Understand and effectively apply safety regulations regarding employee, patient, and visitor safety (e.g., biological, chemical, electrical, radiation). Evaluate compliance with codes and standards that govern the maintenance and operation of lab equipment (e.g., American Association of Blood Banks [AABB], College of American Pathologists [CAP], FDA, OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment [PPE], Safe Medical Devices Act [SMDA]). 20

21 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CRES 21

22 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CRES Sample Content Outline Anatomy & Physiology Approximately 10% Identify the characteristics and functions of organs (e.g. Heart, Lungs, Liver). Identify the characteristics and functions of systems (e.g. Gastrointestinal, Circulatory, Musculoskeletal). Understand the relationship between anatomy and the technique to be used across all imaging modalities. Understand and use medical terminology correctly. 22

23 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update CRES Sample Content Outline Public (employee, patient, visitor) Safety in the Healthcare Facility Approx. 10% Understand the appropriate electrical and mechanical safety protocols to ensure patient, visitor, and staff safety. Understand the hazards associated with the magnetic environment associated with the MRI. Understand the effect of radiation on patients, visitor and staff, as well as policies, procedures and physical activities to help reduce its impact. Understand regulations and applicable standards from relevant accrediting organizations (e.g. TJC, CMS, OSHA, FDA, etc.), including appropriate documentation. 23

24 2017 BMET Job Analysis Update Next Steps Reviewing current content to ensure relevancy Item writing session to develop new content for exams New exams in 2018 based on new content 24

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