Category: Professional Development

Professional Development

AAMI Signs Collaboration Agreement with Saudi Food and Drug Authority

The organizations will work together to develop best practices for medical device safety and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

Professional Development

78th Healthcare Operations Squadron BMETs Keep Airmen Deployment-Ready

The biomedical equipment technicians maintain and repair essential medical devices to support both home-base care and deployed missions.

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.

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

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.

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

AdvaMed and Swiss Medtech Call for Zero for Zero Tariffs

The groups also propose allowing Swiss market access for FDA-cleared devices under a simplified regulatory pathway.