Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association is a Charter Provider Organization for MECH
MECH was developed by the Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering (MISHE), in conjunction with Ferris State University (MI) to establish a nationally recognized and certification program for healthcare maintenance mechanics.
Two Levels of Certification are now Available!
- CERTIFIED MECHANIC
This level of certification requires documentation of a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a healthcare maintenance mechanic and successful completion of a certification exam.
- SENIOR CERTIFIED MECHANIC
This level requires at least four (4) years of experience as a healthcare maintenance mechanic and successful completion of the certification exam.
What MECH means to you as a mechanic...
- Be recognized for your knowledge and experience.
- Build pride by being a member of a team of certified mechanics in your institution.
- Demonstrate your worth to your employer.
What your certification means to your employer...
- Identifies The maintenance department as being staffed by qualified individuals.
- Verifies your competency for JCAHO compliance.
- Validates salaries commensurate with documented abilities.
Here's how to become a Certified Healthcare Mechanic!!
PREPARATION:
Purchase a MECH study guide from WHEA! These valuable manuals serve as a training reference which provides troubleshooting examples, suggested reading materials and sample tests to help prepare the applicant for the certification exams.
CURRICULUM and TESTING CRITERIA:
The certification exams are designed to test the applicants skills and knowledge in the following categories:
- Plumbing/Pipe Fitting
- General Facility Maintenance
- Electrical/Electronics
- Safety and Support Services
- Carpentry
- HVAC/R
- Boiler. Power Plant
- Grounds
HOW TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION:
Click on the following link to
Application for Mechanical Certification
or contact the WHEA's MECH Program Manager:
James Hilldebrand, c/o Luther Manor
4545 North 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53225 (414) 464-3880)
fax (414) 464-1045
email jhildebrand@luthermanor.org
| Pricing Information: | |
| Study Guide | $45.00 |
| Certified Mechanic Test | $105.00 |
| Certified Test and Study Guide | $130.00 |
| Senior Certified Mechanics Test | $105.00 |
| Senior Certified Mechanics Test and Study Guide | $130.00 |