CBET Path Finder
AAMI's Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) exam has two ways in: full status and candidate status.
Reference only. Summarized from AAMI's official certification pages (checked October 16, 2026) and possibly out of date. Always confirm with AAMI before applying. Not a substitute for training, manufacturer service manuals, AAMI/NFPA standards, your facility's HTM program, or employer procedures. Never service patient-connected equipment outside your organization's policies.
AAMI's rules, in full
Full status: meet ONE
- Associate degree or higher in an electronics, technology or science program and two years' full-time BMET work experience
- Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program and two years' full-time BMET work experience
- Four years' full-time BMET work experience
Candidate status: meet ONE (as of the application deadline)
- Associate degree or higher in an electronics, technology or science program
- Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program
- Two years of full-time BMET work experience
Successful candidates have five years to meet the full-status requirements. A bachelor's degree does not replace the work experience requirement, and a diploma copy is required when claiming a degree or military program.
Testing windows
Computer-based exams run in two windows a year, May 1-15 and November 1-15, with application deadlines about two weeks before. Check current dates and fees on AAMI's certifications page.
Sources: AAMI: CBET · AAMI: Certifications (windows, deadlines) · AAMI ACI Certification Candidate Handbook (2026, September edition)