Category: Professional Development

Professional Development

Fixing the Gap in Dental Equipment Repair

A new accredited program is addressing the lack of formal training in dental equipment repair and bringing the field closer to HTM.

Professional Development

Florida Atlantic University Launches Biomedical Engineering Department

In recognition of a growing field, Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Professional Development

AAMI Releases New Guidance on Transporting Sterile Medical Devices

AAMI’s latest guidance outlines best practices for transporting reusable medical devices between facilities.

Certification

New Dental Repair Program Launches to Address Workforce Shortage

A new hybrid training program combines hands-on learning and online education to prepare technicians for careers in dental equipment repair.

Education

USF Expands Labs to Meet Rising Demand for Biomedical Engineers

The University of South Florida’s Department of Medical Engineering is expanding its lab space and research capabilities to accommodate growth and meet the rising demand for skilled engineers.

Department Management

HTM Salary Survey 2024

Salaries rose in most HTM roles, with radiology equipment specialists hitting six figures across all regions. But directors saw pay declines, and heavy workloads remain a challenge. Despite this, job satisfaction is strong, and benefits improved. Read the full report for key insights.

Trade Associations

FDA Recognizes Updated AAMI Sterilization Guidance

The FDA has added one new and three revised AAMI sterilization documents, including guidance on ethylene oxide, to its list of Recognized Consensus Standards.