A mechanic that has two or more years of documented experience as a healthcare mechanic for the first certification level called, Certified Healthcare Mechanic.  A mechanic with four or more years of documented healthcare maintenance experience is able to register to take the second certification level, Senior Healthcare Mechanic.

     When the mechanic is ready to be tested, their facility must provide the Wisconsin MECH Program Manager with the name, title, address and phone number of an individual from outside your department, willing to serve as the Test Proctor.  (for example: someone from the Human Resources or Nursing Education department)

     The mechanic has two (2) hours to complete the test.

     There are 100 multiple choice questions on the test.

Is it an open book test?  NO

Go to: www.whea.com

Your application must include a check, money order, or a purchase order number made out to WHEA. 

You can retake the test every six (6) months, a new application is required, with payment.

        Usually 4-6 weeks from the time the Proctor returns the test.

         Contact the Wisconsin MECH Program Manager:

         James L. Hildebrand, at jhildebrand@luthermanor.org, or

         call 414.464.3880 X509.

          Contact the MECH National Office Coordinator at

          616.662.1315, or fax to the same number, or e-mail:

          mech@netonecom.net for instructions and   cost.  Send

          check or money order with each request to MECH,

          4836 Green Moor Ct., Hudsonville, MI 49426.