TO APPLY

To apply for an IBHRE Exam, complete the online application below.

The ONLINE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED ONCE STARTED. There is no way to save the information from a partially completed application. If you stop this registration before you receive your receipt, you will lose all of your information.

• Certification Examination for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Physician (Registration for the 2008 exam is closed. Registration for the 2009 exam begins December 9, 2008).

• Certification Examination for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Allied Professional (Registration for the 2008 exam is closed. Registration for the 2009 exam begins February 25, 2009.)

• Certification Examination for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Allied Professional (Registration for the 2008 exam is closed. Registration for the 2009 exam begins September 9, 2008.)

For Information on when examinations are offered please see the IBHRE Exam Calendar.

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DEADLINES

The deadline for application submission will vary depending on the exam date.

For information on exam dates please see the IBHRE Exam Calendar.

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REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION

All applications must be completed before submission.

Online and paper registration forms will not be processed without completed information and full payment to the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).

All formal exam correspondence and instructions from IBHRE will be forwarded by email AFTER the application deadline date.

All communications from IBHRE, with the exception of exam scores, will come in the form of email. Please be sure to provide a current email address. If your contact information changes between the time you apply and the examination date, please contact us at (202) 464-3400 to update your record.

Any questions about registration should be directed to the IBHRE Exam Coordinator at (202) 464-3400 or IBHRE@hrsonline.org.

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FEES

NEW! 2007-2008 Exam Fees:

Member fees apply only to Heart Rhythm Society membership. See below for more information.

Exam fees subject to change.

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MEMBERSHIP

To receive the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) member rate, you must be an active member with no outstanding dues at the time of registration. All non-members must register at the non-member rate. Anyone applying for membership with the Heart Rhythm Society must have their completed application packet (application, CV and dues) approved by the Heart Rhythm Society prior to registering for an exam. IBHRE will not reimburse the difference between the member and non-member exam rates to registrants whose completed applications are approved after they register. For questions about HRS membership contact Membership@HRSonline.org.

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PAYMENT POLICY

IBHRE accepts the following payments: American Express, VISA, and Mastercard. Checks must be drawn by a United States bank, and currency must be paid in United State dollars. The registrant must pay all fees or charges connected with registration at the time of registration. Credit cards processed through the online application will be charged immediately. Checks must be made payable to the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners or IBHRE. Registration forms will not be processed without full payment to IBHRE. Purchase orders are not accepted. Wire/bank transfers are not accepted.

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CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by the exam candidate to prior to the exam date. A $75.00 processing fee will be withheld for all cancellation requests, in addition to the cancellation fees listed below. Telephone requests will not be honored.

Cancellations will be processed if a written request is received by IBHRE:

• 6 weeks prior to the exam date – fees will be refunded less $300.00
• 4 weeks prior to the exam date – fees will be refunded less $500.00
• 2 weeks prior to the exam date and “No Shows” on exam date – NO refund

Refunds will only be issued upon cancellation of exam registration. Requests from third parties to cancel or transfer a candidate’s registration will not be honored. Third parties who submit payment on behalf of an exam candidate should be aware that they do so voluntarily, at their own risk, and will not be recognized as party to the agreement made between the exam candidate and IBHRE through submission of an application. All refunds will be issued directly to the party initially responsible for remitting payment. All exam registrations are non-transferable.

Applicants who do not meet eligibility requirements for the exam will be refunded the full amount less a $75 processing fee.

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QUESTIONS

Contact Rachel Miller, IBHRE Exam Coordinator, rmiller@hrsonline.org.

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