Professional Advisory Services

Competencies

#	Learning outcome	Competency	Action
# 1	Learning outcome 1,2	Competency Implement interdisciplinary medical device risk management forums within the institution	Action View
# 2	Learning outcome 3	Competency Undertake medical device audits	Action View
# 3	Learning outcome 6	Competency Provide advice on the requirements for a clinical trial involving a novel medical device	Action View
# 4	Learning outcome 4,5	Competency Keep up to date with new technologies and developments within the field of medical device management	Action View
# 5	Learning outcome 4,5	Competency Advise the institution on equipment replacement requirements	Action View
# 6	Learning outcome 4	Competency Participate in the clinical engineering response to a major business plan involving a significant medical  equipment installation	Action View

Assessments

You must complete:

• 1 case-based discussion(s)
• 1 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:

Underake an audit of medical device use in clinical practice	DOPS
Assess the impact of emerging regulation or standardisation	DOPS
Use engineering principles to determine the best engineering solutions to effectively manage medical devices	DOPS
Contribute to interdisciplinary forum to promote the safe and effective use of technology e.g. Medical Device Advisory Groups	OCE
Present recommendations to a multi disciplinary group on achieving compliance with a medical device guideline	OCE

Learning outcomes

1. Establish and run interdisciplinary forums to promote the safe and effective use of technology, eg medical device advisory groups
2. Serve as a contributing member of appropriate committees as required, eg equipment committees, governance or audit forums
3. Audit medical device issues as requested
4. Provide strategic business advice to the institution, eg medical device equipment replacement forecasts
5. Assess the impact of emerging regulation or standardisation
6. Advise on ad-hoc technical issues