1. General Information
2. Computer Based Testing Tutorials
3. CBT Examination Procedures and Policies
4. CBT Certified Prometric Test Center Locations
5. CBT International Certified Prometric Test Center Locations

Now taking the exam takes less time away from your patients.

IBHRE continually updates exam content to reflect changes in modern medicine. The exam has further evolved to meet the needs of today’s cardiac arrhythmia professionals with the introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) beginning in 2008.

Here are some of the benefits you will experience with Computer-Based Testing.

• Significantly lower travel and accommodations costs
• Significantly less time away from patients
• Test centers conveniently located throughout the U.S. and internationally
• Stringent security measures to ensure the integrity of the testing process

What else should you know? CLICK HERE to learn more about Computer-Based Testing Examination Procedures and Policies.

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Learn how to take a computer-based exam and avoid the added stress on exam day of trying to figure out how to work the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) program. Try IBHRE’s CBT tutorials to learn more about program features ahead of time and try your hand at some sample questions. The tutorials include how to adjust screen brightness through monitor calibration, mouse functions, screen layout, tool bar, time summary, marking items for review, annotating items, highlighting and striking out text, calculator and caliper use, locking the examination, scroll bar, answering questions, etc. We hope it will prove useful to you prior to exam day. An optional 5 to 15 minute tutorial will also be provided on the day of the examination.

1. Physician Pacing, Allied Pacing, and Allied EP Computer-Based Testing Tutorial

2. Physician EP Exam Computer-Based Testing Tutorial

3. Japanese Language Allied Pacing Computer-Based Testing Tutorial

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To take a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examination, you must first register for the examination by completing the IBHRE exam application. All registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. The applications can be found at
http://www.ibhre.org/ExamInformation/Application.htm.

At the close of registration, IBHRE will send the full examinee list and applicant data to the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Prometric. The data must be forwarded four months prior to the examination date.

1. Physician Pacing, Allied Pacing, and Allied EP Exam Scheduling

2. Physician EP Exam Scheduling

APPROXIMATELY SIX WEEKS AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE, you will be sent an electronic link to access your Scheduling Permit (details below). The Permit is your confirmed approval to take the computer based examination, however you will still need to schedule a test site through Prometric. After you receive your Permit, you must schedule your test appointment via Prometric. Your Permit will include a scheduling number and a candidate ID# which grants you access to the exam on the examination day. YOU MUST BRING YOUR PERMIT TO THE EXAMINATION SITE. After you complete your exam, your exam is electronically submitted to NBME for scoring. Scores will be available eight (8) weeks after the examination day.

1. Physician Pacing, Allied Pacing, and Allied EP Examinees Scheduling

Accessing Your Scheduling Permit

1) Go to http://examinee.nbme.org/documents/IBHRE
2) Enter your first name, last name and Customer ID #<ID> and login.
3) Enter a valid e-mail address when prompted
4) Select the ‘Print Scheduling Permit’ link and your permit will open in a new browser window.
5) Use your browser’s ‘print’ function to print the permit.

Please note — We encourage you to print your scheduling permit several days in advance of your appointment to avoid any problems accessing or printing your permit on exam day.

Scheduling Your Exam

Refer to the instructions on the scheduling permit to schedule your exam appointment. Please be aware that exam appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, therefore the earlier you schedule your appointment, the more likely you are to receive your preferred test location. We strongly recommend that you schedule your appointment at least 30 days prior to the exam. No exam appointments can be scheduled within two business days of exam day.

If you call to schedule your examination appointment you will be required to provide the program code, exam code and scheduling number which will be located in the scheduling permit. Prometric will provide you with the test center location and telephone number. Please call the test center for directions.

2. Physician EP Exam Scheduling

Please note — The scheduling procedures for the Physician EP exam differ slightly from other IBHRE exams. No scheduling permit will be required to schedule your exam appointment, or to enter the testing site. Proper identification will be required.


Scheduling Your Exam Appointment
1) Go to http://www.prometric.com/ihr
2) Choose the country and state (if applicable) where you would like to test
3) Click on Schedule an Appointment
4) Enter your Eligibility ID (IBHRE Customer ID #) and then the first four letters of your last name.
5) Enter your location to find the closest Prometric Test Centers
6) Click on Schedule an Appointment next to the center where you would like to test
7) Click on Find Available Seats on a specific day and then click on GO
8) The available appointment times will display on the right where you can choose your start time.
9) Click on the start time you would like and click on Next
10) Enter your country from the drop down box, your state (if applicable) and the other required (*) information
11) Enter your email address, then confirm it in the validate your email field, and confirm or supply a work/day phone number where Prometric could reach you if necessary, then click Next
12) Click on complete your appointment to finalize the appointment.

You will receive a confirmation email shortly which includes important information about your examination appointment. Retain a copy of your email confirmation for your records.

Scheduling Online
In order to schedule online you must provide a valid e-mail address and phone number. This information is necessary for Prometric to email a Confirmation Notice and to contact you if your appointment must be rescheduled.

Name Changes

On exam day, you will be required to present your scheduling permit and an unexpired, government-issued photo ID. The first and last name on the permit must match exactly the first and last name on your ID. If the names do not match, please contact IBHRE to request a new permit. The only acceptable difference would be the presence of a middle name, middle initial or suffix on one document and its absence on the other. Please contact International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) immediately if the name on your permit is misspelled or differs from your name as it appears on your identification. Name changes or corrections cannot be made within seven (7) business days of your scheduled testing appointment.

Test Centers and Testing Conditions

Prometric provides Computer-Based Testing services for academic assessment, professional licensure and certification. Prometric testing centers are set up similarly. This not only helps enhance security, but also provides the same standards for comfort and uniformity for all examinees. Prometric testing centers provide the resources necessary for secure administration of the examination, including video and audio monitoring and recording, and use of digital cameras to record the identity of examinees.

Admission to the Test

You should arrive at the Prometric test center 30 minutes before your scheduled testing time on your testing date. If you arrive late, you may not be admitted. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after your scheduled testing time, you will not be admitted.

On arrival, you are required to sign in on the test center log and to present your Scheduling Permit present plus one form of unexpired, government-issued identification (such as a driver’s license or passport) that includes both your photograph and signature, after which, a digital photograph will be taken. All Physician Pacing, Allied Pacing, and Allied EP exam candidates must also present their Scheduling Permits as well. All of your personal belongings, food and beverages must be placed in a small, designated locker outside the testing room. Pagers and cellular telephones must be turned off before placing them in the locker.

Testing Regulations and Rules of Conduct

Test center staff monitors all testing sessions for the examination. You must follow instructions of test center staff throughout the examination. Failure to do so may result in a determination of irregular behavior.

Test center staff is not authorized to answer questions from candidates regarding examination content, testing software or scoring.

If staff observes you violating test administration rules or engaging in other forms of irregular behavior during the examination, the center staff will not necessarily tell you of the observation at the time of the examination. You may not bring any personal belongings into the testing area.

Completing the Test

After you start taking an examination, the examination cannot be canceled or rescheduled unless a technical problem requires rescheduling. If a computer problem occurs during the test, you should notify test center staff immediately. In the rare event of a technical problem, testing software is designed to allow the test to restart at the point it was interrupted. In most cases, the test can be restarted at the point of interruption with no loss of testing time. However, it is possible that a technical problem may occur that requires the test to be rescheduled. In that event, you will be allowed to test at a later date at no additional cost.

The CBT Exam

Click here to learn how to take a computer-based exam. An optional 5 to 15 minute tutorial will also be provided on the day of the examination.

IBHRE strongly encourages that exam candidates confirm their testing center location one week before their appointment via Prometric’s website or by contacting Prometric at the telephone number listed on the scheduling permit.

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