Calendar of Events
April 2008 |
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BCIT Biomedical Engineering Technology Program
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING IN HEALTH (BMET 7104)
April 7-June 27 • Online continuing education course
(800) 663-6542 ext 8723 | www.bcit.ca/study/outlines/bmet7104200820
The 12-week Web-based course covers the principles and applications of human factors engineering with focus in health. Through analyzing and evaluating medical technology and user requirements, the course leads participants into exploring and applying human factor principles in design, evaluation, procurement, and management of medical technology in the health care environment. The course challenges participants' ability in critically reviewing information and solving problems. Real-life examples and case studies are presented throughout the course. The online course uses the Internet for learning and communication. Participants need program approval to register online. They should e-mail a copy of a brief resume quoting the course number and their BCIT student ID to: anthony_chan@bcit.ca.
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University of California, Irvine Extension
Medical Systems Engineering Specialized Studies Program
May 2-31 • UCI Learning Center
(949) 824-5380 | www.extension.uci.edu
The program equips professionals working in the life sciences industry with core competency in biomedical engineering fundamentals. All courses will be taught by local medical engineering professionals who can offer insight into the burgeoning profession. Three of the program’s courses were created to address key industry topics, such as best practices in managing the biomedical engineering process, application development, and identifying technologies applicable to the development of innovation. Those seeking to fulfill the program must complete at least three courses.
CABMET Meeting
Presented by Valley Lab
May 15 • Valley Lab Factory Tour at Boulder
(720) 777-6312
| www.cabmet.org
Contact David Scott for full information.
University of Vermont/Technical Services Program
Neonatal Technology: Emerging, Clinical, Support and Safety
May 16 • Davis Center, UVM
(802) 656-0070
Presenters include Dr. Roger Soll, Medical Director, NICU - Neonatal Brain Cooling, and Dr. Peter Bingham, Pediatric Neurologist - Neonatal Research Instrumentation; Both from Fletcher Allen Healthcare and University of Vermont Medical School, Also Diane Smith, RN, Nurse Educator, NICU, Fletcher Allen Health Care; Drager Medical - Incubators/Infant Warmers; Leah Rafuse, Clinical Engineer, UVM/Technical Services Program - Acoustic Noise in the NICU
Alabama Biomedical Society
Kickoff Meet and Greet Meeting
May 17 • Birmingham, Ala | abs.cloverpad.org/Default.aspx?pageId=113266&eventId=11695&mode=2
The free meeting will be held from 10 am to 7 pm at the Bradley Lecture Center at Children's Hospital of Alabama, in the Children's Harbor building. Lunch will be provided, and afterward there will be a social hour with an open bar.
Medical Records Institute
TEPR and Beyond: The Journey Toward e-Health
May 17-21 • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
617-964-3923
| www.medrecinst.com/tepr/index2.html
Mark your calendars for the premier EMR event of the year! The 24th Annual TEPR Conference (Towards the Electronic Patient Record) will be held in sunny Ft. Lauderdale on May 17-21 of 2008. Sponsored by Medical Records Institute, TEPR is an international conference which attracts over 3,500 decision makers interested in keeping up-to-date on all the latest EHR developments. With 15 parallel sessions each day and hundreds of industry exhibitors TEPR is widely recognized as the best annual educational conference and exhibition for health IT professionals and all others journeying Towards the Electronic Patient Record.
Revamped for 2008, MRI presents TEPR and Beyond: The Journey Toward e-Health, which will cover a broader range of Health IT topics, from PDAs to EMRs; Mobile Computing to Voice Recognition Software. With hundreds of vendor exhibits, world renowned speakers, and presentations by industry experts, this is an HIT event you don’t want to miss!
University of Vermont
Online Course: Patient Care Equipment & Technology
May 19-June 27 • Online
(802) 656-3255
| its.uvm.edu/medtech/index.html
Taught by Tobey Clark, CCE/Faculty, Biomed Eng, Univ. of VT/Director of 25 hospital CE program
Online course for BMETs, nursing, and students
NH 095 Patient Care Equipment Technology: May 19-June 27, 2008
● Introduction to healthcare technology management, anatomy/physiology and technical principles, safety, and troubleshooting techniques
● Electrocardiographs, physiological monitors, infusion devices, pacemakers and defibrillators
The online course is three credit university courses taken over at 5-6 week period with certificate provided.
For each medical device discussed, sections will include:
● Principles of operation
● Proper clinical
Go to website for further information:
http://its.uvm.edu/medtech/index.html
DITEC Course
Medical Equipment Management: Regulatory and Standards Compliance
May 20 • Cleveland, Ohio
(440) 519-1555
| www.ditecnet.com
Global Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Health Care
CleanMed 2008,
May 20-22 • Pittsburgh Hilton, Pittsburgh, Pa | www.cleanmed.org
The event presents health care leaders, product vendors, purchasing directors, food service directors, health care providers, and other health care decision-makers discussing the latest trends in nutritious, sustainable foods and food systems;
environmentally preferable purchasing; energy efficiency; green building; safer materials and healthy chemical policies; green electronics;
environmentally preferable medical waste treatment and disposal; and waste reduction and recycling.
DITEC 2K8 Industry Conference and National Vendor Exhibits
DITEC Annual Conference
May 21-23 • Ohio
(440) 519-1555
| www.ditecnet.com
Educational classes and vendor exhibits.
Ohio Clinical Engineering Association Inc (OCEA)
General Meeting in the northeast region of the state
May 29 • EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, Ohio | www.ohiocea.org
The program will focus on networked patient monitoring systems.
American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE)
CCE Review Course
May 30 • San Jose, Calif
(610) 825-6067
| www.accenet.org
ACCE will offer a one-day intensive CCE Review Course for clinical engineers who plan to take the November 1, 2008 CCE exam offered by the Healthcare Technology Certification Commission. The course includes an overview of new CCE exam topics, and mock written and oral exams. The registration deadline is April 15, 2008.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
AAMI 2008 Conference & Expo
May 31-June 2 • McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, Calif
(703) 525-4890
| www.aami.org
The event features educational programs, exhibits, and keynote speakers. Educational sessions will be posted on Dec 1, 2007; registration and housing will open on Dec 1, 2007.
June 2008 |
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Georgia Biomedical Instrumentation Society (GBIS)
Ventilator Service Course
June 23-24 • Atlanta | gbis.onefireplace.com
Respironics will be conducting the course.
Georgia Biomedical Instrumentation Society
Zoll M-Series Defibrillators Workshop
June 26 • S Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Ga | gbis.onefireplace.com/Default.aspx?pageId=113919&eventId=12766&mode=2
The event will be held from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
University of Vermont
Online Course: Advanced Medical Systems & Technology Management
June 30-August 8 • Online
(802) 656-0069
| its.uvm.edu/medtech/index.html
Taught by Tobey Clark, CCE/Faculty Biomed Eng/Director 25 hospital clinical engineering prm
Course designed for BMETs, clinical engineers, nursing/dept mgrs, administrators
NH 195 Advanced Medical Equipment Systems: June 30 – August 8, 2008
* Imaging systems, laboratory equipment, surgery devices, and IT systems
● In depth coverage of technology management and patient safety
These classes are three credit university courses taken over at 5-6 week period.
For complete information, go to the website:
http://its.uvm.edu/medtech/index.html
July 2008 |
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45th ASHE Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition
July 20-23 • Gaylord National Resort, Prince George County, Md | www.ashe.org
Gene Kranz, APOLLO 13 Flight Director is the Keynote Speaker. More than 50 educational sessions covering codes and standards, emergency response, facility management, planning, design and construction, professional growth and development, and sustainability.
August 2008 |
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FIME International Expo/Florida Biomedical Society
BIOMEDCON
August 15-16 • Miami Beach Convention Center
(941) 366-2554
| www.biomedcon.org
“BIOMEDCON” will be a symposium for the biomed community preparing for their certifications.
It is a two day event coinciding and being promoted by FBS and the FIME International Medical Expo. This event will give you access to the biomed community who will embrace the largest event of its kind this year in Florida.
“BIOMEDCON” – AUGUST 15th – 16th, 2008:
Friday 15th – 1:00 am – 5:00pm Saturday 16th – 9:00am – 1:00pm
September 2008 |
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BEACON Alliance
MEDi 2008 - The Conference and Exhibition for the Medical Device Industry
September 9-10 • Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connectic
410-654-5525
| www.MEDi2008.com
MEDi 2008, the most comprehensive medical device conference and exhibition, will feature an extensive four-track conference program when it is held at the new Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, September 9-10.
Developed and produced by the BioMedical Engineering Alliance & Consortium (BEACON, BeaconAlliance.org), the conference will focus on Research/Scientific, Clinical Applications, Manufacturing and Commercialization. The latest developments and challenges in nanomedicine, drug delivery vehicles, drug/device combination products, robotic surgery, orthopedic implants and prosthetic devices, artificial organs and eHealth will be detailed and discussed in eight workshops and 10 breakout sessions, and the MEDi 2008 (MEDi2008.com) exhibit floor will follow a similar line, including pavilions for new companies and international participants.
October 2008 |
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Biomedical Associations of Wisconsin ( BAW )
25th Annual Conference
October 6-10 • Radisson Conference Center in Green Bay | www.baw.org
New England Society of Clinical Engineering (NESCE)
2008 Northeastern Healthcare Technology Symposium
October 8-10 • Sturbridge, MA
508-893-9500
| www.nesce.org
Sturbridge Hotel and Conference Center
Don't Miss:
Vendor Exhibits, Keynote Addresses, Service Schools, Emerging Technologies, Management Issues, Certification Review, Wine & Cheese Reception, Fireside Feast
DITEC Course
Medical Equipment Management: Regulatory and Standards Compliance
October 10 • Boston, Mass
(440) 519-1555
| www.ditecnet.com
DITEC Course
Medical Equipment Management: Regulatory and Standards Compliance
October 23 • Orlando, Fla
(440) 519-1555
| www.ditecnet.com
December 2008 |
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North Carolina Biomedcial Association
NCBA 30th Annual Symposium
December 1-3 • Pinehurst, NC
919-688-6890
| www.ncbiomedassoc.com
Please visit our website for further information.
Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University
6th Annual Update in Pulmonary Hypertension
December 5 • Cambridge Hyatt, Cambridge, MA
412-370-1749
| www.pulmhypertension.com
This conference is being planned and online registration will be ready July 1, 2008
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