Course Overview
Focuses on a systematic approach to managing medical technology in clinical settings. Through real-life examples, case studies and projects, leads into analyzing and evaluating the needs and the processes in the management of medical technology in different phases of technology life-cycle. Provides continuous challenge to the ability of critically reviewing information and solving problems.
Prerequisite(s)
- Completion of BCIT Diploma in Health Sciences or equivalent, or with the approval of the Program Head.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
- Manage medical technology using a systems approach.
- Identify the phases in the life-cycle of a medical technology.
- Evaluate the options of technology maintenance and select an appropriate strategy for the situation.
- Identify the potential hazards related to medical technology and derive solutions to minimize risks.
- Apply continuous quality improvement concepts in medical technology management.
- Analyze and improve the processes of medical technology acquisition, deployment, support and replacement.
- Perform cost benefit analysis in making technology acquisition and replacement decisions.
- Evaluate and apply medical technology management tools in real-life situations.
- Critically appraise the medical technology management practice in the participant's own working environment and prescribe a systematic methodology to improve the process.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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