NovaMed recognizes the importance of keeping up to date in this rapidly advancing field and is committed to furthering the growth of our industry by making available information and learning opportunities that will enhance it.
Within this section we will strive to continually provide helpful links to valuable resources about new developments; in addition to giving you the latest NovaMed news and views!
Industry Links
Training & Education
- AAMI – The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- M.E.T.A. – Medical Equipment & Technology Association
- Gateway Community College – Biomedical Engineering Technology Associate in Science Degree Program
- Texas State Technical College – Biomedical Equipment Technology – Degrees and Certificates – AAS Biomedical Equipment Technology – AAS Medical Imaging Systems
- Radiological Service Training Institute Training Center – RSTI provides third party support and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) training
- Emergency Care Research Institute – ECRI is an independent nonprofit organization that researches the best approaches to improving patient care
Publications and Online Resources:
- 24×7 Magazine offers educational information on technology, regulations, and industry trends, as well as managerial advice and professional profiles
- TechNation contains insightful and relevant content ranging from technological advances to new tolls to professional development
- BMET Wiki collects valuable information from every biomed worldwide and makes it available to everyone
- MedImaging.net Daily Radiology News meets the need for a worldwide journal on the latest techniques in medical imaging
- AuntMinnie.com provides the medical imaging community with a forum to gather information, educate themselves, and collaborate with other professionalsRadiology news, education, service
Professional Associations:
- NESCE The New England Society of Clinical Engineering
- VBA Virginia Biomedical Association
- New England Health Care Engineers Society
Standards & Government Organizations:
- AAMI – The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- AAMI ICC/USCC Certification – The Board of Examiners for Biomedical Equipment Technicians, operating under the direction of the United States Certification commission (USCC) and the ICC – International Certification Commission
- ANSI – American National Standards Institute
- ASHE – American Society for Healthcare Engineering
- The Joint Commission on Accreditation
- NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
- NIST – National Institute for Standards and Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards)
- OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration