Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) Resources

The American Hospital Association's Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) certification provides professional recognition for your valuable health care technician skills and helps elevate your career.

Through a combination of lectures, MECH-formatted practice test questions and study materials, the MECH Certification Exam Review will help health care technicians gain confidence in their knowledge of each of the five key competency areas of the MECH as they consider obtaining the MECH Certification.

Why should you become a MECH?

Ensure that you are prepared to demonstrate that your knowledge and skills meet the rigorous demands of the field

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Train to be able to gain recognition within your organization for your valuable health care technician skills

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Arrange to obtain a competitive edge in the job market  

Tools for Success on the MECH or Sr. MECH Exam

While the following resources may be helpful in preparing for the exam, though this is not a complete list and this reading material does not cover exam questions directly. ASHE does not have access to the questions on the exam, which is offered through the AHA Certification Center. This list is intended to be a starting point for those interested in studying for the MECH exam, as well as a list of general reading for all health care facility professionals.

MECH Supervisor's Implementation Guide

Developed for managers of health care mechanics, the Supervisor's Implementation Guide provides information and tools to get the most value out of the MECH program for your team. The Implementation Guide contains:

Detailed information about the MECH certification exam.
Training guides and sample two-year programs to prepare maintenance mechanics for certification, either in your facility or by working with educational institutions.
Suggested study resources.
Test-taking techniques and strategies for combating test anxiety.
A complete practice test with scoring key to prepare your team for MECH certification testing.

Build a better maintenance team and use MECH evaluation and certification to your best advantage with the Supervisor's Implementation Guide.

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Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) Education & Exam Review

The MECH Certification Exam Review will help health care technicians gain confidence in their knowledge of each of the five key competency areas of the MECH exam.

Through a combination of lectures, MECH-formatted practice test questions and study materials, the MECH Certification Exam Review will help health care technicians gain confidence in their knowledge of each of the five key competency areas of the MECH as they consider obtaining the MECH Certification.

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Exam Preparation/Readiness Review

The American Hospital Association Certification Center contracts with PSI to administer the CHFM exam. Candidates can schedule their exam with PSI at an approved testing center or they can schedule a live-remote proctored exam with PSI. Learn more about testing logistics for the MECH exam.

Veteran Benefits

If you qualify for VA benefits, you can get the cost of the MECH exam covered!

After you register and pay for the exam of your choice, fill out an Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees (VA Form 22-0803). Send the completed application and proof of payment to your Regional Processing Office. If you need help, call the VA toll-free at 1-888-422-4551 or visit the VA website.