Competency information
Details
Keep up to date with new technologies and developments within the field of medical device management
Considerations
- Where to gain up-to-date engineering data, and how to access scientific and product data to keep the trainee abreast of new and emerging techniques
- The importance of horizon scanning
- How to ensure regular engagement with clinicians in order to understand evolving clinical practice and to support the introduction of new technologies and improved techniques
- How to keep up to date with new European legislation, international standards and professional body best practice
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Provide strategic business advice to the institution, eg medical device equipment replacement forecasts |
| # 5 | Outcome Assess the impact of emerging regulation or standardisation |