BRIDGING BORDERS: TRAINING & EDUCATING CLINICAL ENGINEERING WORKFORCE - A CANADIAN & AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This presentation will explore the nuances and commonalities in training and educating clinical engineering professionals in both Canada and the United States. By comparing the two approaches, this presentation will seek to identify the best practices, challenges, and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of clinical engineering education on both sides of the border.

By assessing the educational approaches of both Canada and the United States, this presentation will provide valuable insights for optimizing the training and education of clinical engineering professionals. 

It will explore the future trends and emerging technologies in healthcare and their impact on clinical engineering education. It will review anticipated changes in future workforce demands and skills.

Assessing and bridging the educational perspectives from both countries will be a positive contribution to a comprehensive understanding of the field of clinical engineering. It will foster collaboration and enhancement in the critical profession of clinical engineering that plays a critical role in enhancing the quality and safe delivery of healthcare.