CFETP4A2X1 — Biomedical Equipment Technician

CFETP4A2X1 governs career field training for the 4A2X1 specialty, including initial, upgrade, qualification, advanced, and proficiency training.

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  • Publication number: CFETP4A2X1
  • Title: BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
  • Date: 2023-01-31

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CFETP4A2X1 covers biomedical equipment duties, career progression, specialty qualifications, training decisions, and enlisted force development. It establishes requirements for training documentation, work center plans, and the Total Force Training Record.

Topics covered

  • Biomedical equipment maintenance
  • Specialty qualifications
  • Skill-level progression
  • Initial and upgrade training
  • Specialty Training Standard
  • Medical equipment safety
  • Training documentation

Questions and answers

Who uses CFETP4A2X1 to manage career field training?

Supervisors use both parts to plan, manage, and control training within the career field. (paragraph 2)

What training is mandatory for award of AFSC 4A231?

For award of AFSC 4A231, completion of the basic biomedical equipment maintenance course is mandatory. (paragraph 2)

What happens if upgrade training progress is unsatisfactory?

Failure to satisfactorily progress is cause for decertification, demotion, and separation from the Air Force. (paragraph 4)

When is AF Form 797 used for training documentation?

AF Form 797 is be used to record training for tasks that are not otherwise documented in the CFETP. (paragraph 3)

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