Academic Programs in Clinical Engineering in Canada

Authors

  • Varsha Chaugai Department Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
  • Timothy Zakutney Department Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
  • Adrian D.C. Chan Department Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University
  • Andy Adler Department Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University

Abstract

Clinical engineering is a discipline of biomedical en- gineering that encompasses application of technological solutions to clinical problems. The advancement of medical technology in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care has made clinical engineers an integral part of the health care system. They play a vital role in ensuring safe and effective use of medical equipment and enhancing patient care by successfully bridging the gaps among clinical staff, hospital administrators and engineering personnel. It is therefore important that clinical engineers have expertise in healthcare, engineering, economics, management, and administration for an effective design and operation of a clinical environment.

The demand of clinical engineers in the Canadian Health Society is increasing. To our knowledge, there are in total five university institutions across Canada that offers a clinical engineering program. We conducted a survey on the structure of the clinical engineering program in these universities. This paper presents an analysis of the survey results to bring into light the academic approach and activities provided to the future clinical engineers in Canada. 

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Published

2013-05-21

How to Cite

[1]
V. Chaugai, T. Zakutney, A. D. Chan, and A. Adler, “Academic Programs in Clinical Engineering in Canada”, CMBES Proc., vol. 36, no. 1, May 2013.

Issue

Vol. 36 (2013)

Section

Academic