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Why does the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners want to
expand internationally?
The
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) is pursuing
international partnerships in hopes of standardizing the practices of
cardiac rhythm management worldwide (maintaining a high level of
expertise among cardiac professionals) and advancing the profession in
addition to meeting the specific needs of other healthcare systems.
Why was a specialized Japanese exam created for Allied Professionals
that differs from the traditional IBHRE exam?
The
traditional IBHRE exam is tailored to the needs of the American
healthcare system and addresses Western cardiac rhythm management
standards. IBHRE representatives worked closely with their Japanese
counterparts in order to develop an examination that met the
requirements mandated by the Japanese Ministry of Health which
stipulated that all professionals in the medical device industry who
have direct contact with cardiac patients must be nationally certified.
Since there was no certification mechanism in place, IBHRE stepped in to
help create a specifically tailored examination to meet these
requirements. The IBHRE exam that was created was then translated into
Japanese, customized and administered to Japanese allied professionals
by computer-based testing. This exam is intended to ensure a standard
knowledge base for those involved in assisting physicians and other
healthcare professionals in the implant and management of pacemakers and
ICDs. The questions on this exam are extracted from the same pool of
questions used in the English version of the exam except for those that
do not apply to Japanese healthcare practices.
What is the pass/fail ratio?
This will
be determined by the competency of those taking the exam. It is
theoretically possible for everyone to pass the exam if they achieve the
targeted level of competency. The level of competency will be close in
range to those taking the English examination.
How can I learn more about the advantages of international partnerships
and opportunities with IBHRE?
Please
contact
Sheri Sesay-Tuffour,
Executive Director of IBHRE, who would be happy to explore the option
further.
Where can I find general information about the exam?
You can
visit our Frequently Asked Questions page by
clicking here.
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