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Tradition of Honoring Excellence
The
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) represents a
standard of excellence for cardiac arrhythmia professionals, and its
exam is recognized globally as the highest benchmark of professional
competency in cardiac pacing, defibrillation and electrophysiology.
Formerly
known as NASPExAM®, IBHRE was founded in 1985 to raise the level of
professionalism and academic credibility in cardiac pacing. Based in
Washington, DC, the organization is an independent entity under the
auspices of the Heart Rhythm Society.
The initial examination was created for physicians and surgeons. In
1989, a similar examination was developed for allied professionals
(e.g., nurses, physician assistants and those employed in industry). In
1997, IBHRE added a third examination in the specialty of cardiac
electrophysiology for the allied professional.
IBHRE is
committed to maintaining a standard of excellence and has ongoing
efforts to update exam content to reflect changes in modern medicine.
The IBHRE exam offers unparalleled distinction in the field of heart
rhythm management and gives both physicians and allied professionals an
opportunity to:
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Validate
knowledge essential to the practice of heart rhythm management
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Gain the
competitive advantage
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Elevate
status in the field
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Demonstrate commitment to the highest standard of patient care
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Achieve
international recognition
More than
7,000 individuals have taken IBHRE exam and earned certification by
demonstrating their specific competence in cardiac rhythm device
therapy.
An
affiliate, independent body of the Heart Rhythm Society, IBHRE is
enriched by cardiac arrhythmia health care professionals who strive for
excellence and optimal health care by passing this distinguished exam.
Participation in the exam is consistent with the Heart Rhythm Society’s
overall purpose to improve the care of patients by promoting research,
education and optimal health care policies and standards. Working
together to standardize the profession, IBHRE and HRS provide the most
current testing and professional development tools with advances in
heart rhythm management to enhance knowledge and delivery of health care
to patients.
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