Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) Education & Exam Review
The MECH Certification Exam Review empowers health care mechanics and technicians to build confidence and deepen their understanding across all nine core competency areas covered on the MECH exam.
Earning the American Hospital Association's Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) demonstrates your technical expertise, strengthens your professional credibility, and supports long‑term career advancement in the health care field.
Through a combination of lectures, MECH-formatted practice test questions and study materials, this program will help health care mechanics and technicians gain confidence in their knowledge of each of the nine (9) core competency areas of the MECH as they consider obtaining the MECH Certification.
The Updated MECH Exam is Now Live
ASHE’s revised Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) exam is officially available. This updated version reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that MECH certification aligns with the most current knowledge, competencies, and best practices in the field.
The previous exam version was retired on January 25, 2026. All candidates testing from this point forward will take the updated MECH exam.
To support your success, updated preparation materials and study resources are now available. We encourage all candidates to review the new content outline and utilize the latest study tools as they prepare for certification.
What you will learn:
- Review the components of AHA's MECH Certification Exam
- Explore how to prepare best to take the MECH Certification Exam
- Discover the exam preparation resources available on the AHA website
Why should you take the Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care (MECH) Exam Review?
- Ensure that you are prepared to demonstrate that your knowledge and skills meet the rigorous demands of the field
- Train to be able to gain recognition within your organization for your valuable health care technician skills
- Arrange to obtain a competitive edge in the job market
Additional Information & Resources
Participation in this program does not guarantee a passing score on the exam. The course fee does not include the exam fee, nor does it register you for the exam.
ASHE recommends that you check your eligibility for taking the MECH or SRMECH exam before registering for this course.
- Eligibility for the examination requires ONE of the following:
- MECH – Two or more years of experience working as a mechanic in a health care facility.
- Senior MECH – Four or more years of experience working as a mechanic in a health care facility.
Download the MECH or SRMECH Exam Candidate Handbook.