The American College of Clinical Engineering is pleased to support the Certification in Clinical Engineering Program under the administration of the Healthcare Technology Certification Commission (HTCC) and the United States and Canadian Board of Examiners for Certification in Clinical Engineering
Applications Now Open – 2026 HTCC Certifications
The Healthcare Technology Certification Commission (HTCC) is now accepting applications for its 2026 certification programs. All applications, documentation, and payments are to be submitted online through the HTCC application portal. All examinations are administered virtually in accordance with the 2026 HTCC Certification Handbook.
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HTCC Certification Program
The Healthcare Technology Certification Commission (HTCC), in partnership with the United States and Canadian Boards of Examiners, administers voluntary certification programs for clinical engineering professionals. Certification is a formal recognition of an individual's knowledge, experience, and professional competence in clinical engineering practice. Certification focuses on the individual and serves as an indicator of current competence in a specialized area of engineering practice within healthcare.
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Clinical Technology Professional (CTP)* – Recognizes experienced technical professionals engaged in clinical engineering practice who may not hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree. Awarded upon successful completion of the written examination.
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Associate Clinical Engineer (ACE)* – Designed for early-career engineers demonstrating foundational competence in applying engineering principles to healthcare technology. Awarded upon successful completion of the written examination.
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Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) – HTCC's advanced professional designation recognizing leadership and comprehensive expertise in clinical engineering. Requires successful completion of the written examination and oral exam.
* CTP and ACE certifications are new offerings in 2026 available to US/International applicants only.
Purpose of Clinical Engineering Certification
The purpose of certification is to promote healthcare delivery improvement through the certification and continuing assessment of competency of professionals who support and advance patient care by applying engineering and management skills to healthcare technology. The certification process includes:
- Establishing and measuring the level of knowledge required for certification as a clinical engineer
- Providing a standard of knowledge requisite for certification; thereby assisting the employer, public, and members of the health professions in the assessment of the clinical engineer
- Recognizing formally those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the Board and pass the Certification Examination for Clinical Engineering
- Requiring continued personal and professional growth in the practice of clinical engineering to maintain certification
Certification Process
HTCC certification follows a standardized, multi-step process to ensure fairness, consistency, and professional competence. Candidates submit an online application identifying the credential sought, along with required documentation and fees, which are reviewed by the Board of Examiners to verify eligibility. All examinations are administered virtually in a secure, proctored environment, with written examinations required for CTP and ACE and both written and virtual oral examinations required for CCE. Examination results are reviewed by the Board of Examiners, and certification is awarded to candidates who meet all requirements. All HTCC certifications are valid for three years and must be renewed in accordance with HTCC renewal and continuing competence policies.
Certification Handbook
The HTCC Certification Handbook – 2026 Virtual Edition is the authoritative guide governing all HTCC certification programs, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, examination formats, fees, renewal requirements, and professional conduct. All applicants and certificants are required to comply with the most current version of the handbook in effect at the time of application, examination, and renewal. The handbook reflects HTCC's transition to fully virtual certification processes and ensures consistency, fairness, and integrity across all certification activities.
2026 Certification Handbook
ACE Retroactive & CCE Oral Examination Retake Application – Coming January 2026
HTCC is preparing to release an application for individuals who previously passed the CCE written examination but did not pass the oral examination and are seeking alignment with the 2026 HTCC Certification Handbook and the ACE certification process. This application will also support candidates pursuing the CCE designation through an oral examination retake under HTCC's current virtual examination and governance framework. Full eligibility criteria, application requirements, and procedures will be published in mid-January 2026. Individuals who wish to be notified when the application becomes available may complete the online interest form linked below.
Application Notice – Online Application Platform
HTCC uses a secure online application platform (Jotform) to accept and manage all certification applications. This platform allows applicants to submit required information, upload supporting documentation, complete required attestations, and submit their application through a single, streamlined process. Application fees are collected within the application through a secure payment interface with PayPal. Application data and uploaded materials are retained in accordance with HTCC data-management practices and will be auto-deleted one (1) year from the date of submission, unless otherwise required for certification, renewal, or appeal purposes.
For questions regarding certification programs or application requirements, please contact:
certification@accenet.org
