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The
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) is dedicated to
achieving a high standard of excellence for cardiac arrhythmia
professionals around the globe and continuing to keep pace with modern
medicine. While creating domestic and international examinations based
on U.S. standards, IBHRE is looking forward to fostering international
partnerships in order to help meet the needs of other healthcare systems
in the field of cardiac rhythm management and facilitate the advancement
of the profession on a global scale. Although bridging the differences
in language and practice can be a daunting challenge, the seemingly
impossible can be done if the commitment is there. We are currently
concentrating on expanding in Europe and Asia but welcome opportunities
to work with organizations from other regions as well.
One of
the first major successes of the IBHRE global initiative was the
formation of an international partnership with the Japanese Heart Rhythm
Society (JHRS) and the development of the Japan Certification
Examination for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the
Allied Professional. While well-established in the United States, the
IBHRE examination made its first concentrated appearance in Japan in the
form of computer-based testing (CBT) in January 2008. With 638
candidates taking the examination, it was a great success. Even though
the IBHRE exam has been offered internationally, this is the first time
that it has been specifically tailored to the needs of a specific
healthcare system outside of the United States.
It is the
intent of the IBHRE to work closely with similar organizations in the
coming years to develop a psychometrically valid and defensible
examination for distinguishing skilled healthcare professionals in the
field of cardiac arrhythmia.
For
additional information on the IBHRE/JHRS initiative and other
international opportunities, please contact
Sheri Sesay-Tuffour,
the Executive Director of IBHRE.
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