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Ready for the next career move?
Need a relevant degree that provides sound practical learning relevant to your role?
Then take a closer look at Eastwood Park’s degrees…
There’s not long left to apply for Eastwood Park's three unique and specialist degree programmes, starting October 2017:
- Foundation Degree in Hospital Engineering
- Foundation Degree in Medical Equipment Technologies
- BSc (Hons) Management of Healthcare Engineering Technologies & Facilities
Perfect for all working in healthcare engineering and facilities management disciplines, these qualifications could be the boost that you need to progress in your career and advance your skills and knowledge. As a part-time degree learning takes place primarily in the workplace, through workbooks and online study, which also means you go on earning. Direct practical skills are built up during the four residential study and assessment weekends per year at Eastwood Park.
For those unsure about returning to study after a gap, our tutors and mentors are available to help. Additional support is available throughout; for example, between study weekend 1 and 2 there is an additional maths that supports the engineering science module.
Eastwood Park’s Learning & Development Manager, Lisa Slevin commented: “Inevitably as a degree programme some elements are undoubtedly going to test and challenge, which is what further study is all about. However, in recognition of this there really is lots of additional support, so if you’ve been thinking for a while you need to do this, don’t be deterred, give it a go now and get your application to us for October. Or give us a call to talk through anything that you would like explained further.”
After achieving a foundation degree, there is the opportunity to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Management degree at the end of the initial two years. Or you may pre-qualify to go straight on to our BSc programme.
For more information visit the degrees web page, call +44 (0)1454 262777 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Healthcare Technology Management:
A Systematic Approach
Francis Hegarty
John Amoore
Paul Blackett
Justin McCarthy
Richard Scott
Healthcare Technology Management: A Systematic Approach offers a comprehensive description of a method for providing safe and cost effective healthcare technology management (HTM).
The approach is directed to enhancing the value (benefit in relation to cost) of the medical equipment assets of healthcare organizations to best support patients, clinicians and other care providers, as well as financial stakeholders. The authors propose a management model based on interlinked strategic and operational quality cycles which, when fully realized, delivers a comprehensive and transparent methodology for implementing a HTM programme throughout a healthcare organization.
The approach proposes that HTM extends beyond managing the technology in isolation to include advancing patient care through supporting the application of the technology. The book shows how to cost effectively manage medical equipment through its full life cycle, from acquisition through operational use to disposal, and to advance care, adding value to the medical equipment assets for the benefit of patients and stakeholders.
KEY FEATURES
• Codifies a standard generic approach to HTM which has been cross-referenced with key international standards, linking specifically to the international ISO 55000 series of Standards on Asset Management.
• Promotes a systems engineering approach to HTM and healthcare systems.
• Describes managing medical equipment in such a way as to add value for patients, clinicians, healthcare organizations and financial stakeholders.
• Focuses on the patient as well as on the technology.
• Offers a twin-pillar approach, covering both asset management and advancing care.
• Includes practical examples of HTM using illustrative case studies linking the chapters.
• Includes ‘self-directed learning’ to encourage readers to think more deeply about the material and how to improve their professional practice.
• Provides fully international coverage.
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EBME Seminar : 26th April 2017
Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Milton Keynes. (Home of the MK Dons)
Click here to register free of charge.
The EBME seminar is now in its 8th year and continues to grow both in delegate attendance and reputation. It is a sponsored event, but independent of any one commercial company. This educational event brings together healthcare professionals responsible for the management of medical equipment and involved in areas such as procurement, maintenance, user training, and managing inventories.
The EBME Seminar will be a mixture of presentations and debate. The presentations will cover productivity, modernisation, quality and biomeds supporting pathology (with the audience participating in a debate with our expert speakers). We also have an exciting session on the latest equipment innovations. The aim of the event is to share knowledge and improve awareness, thereby raising the profile of our profession.
Thanks to the sponsorship of our exhibitors, this seminar is offered FOC to our delegates*, and includes:
Independent exhibition (45+ stands)
Refreshments throughout the day
Hot lunch
Each attending delegate will receive a certificate for their CPD record.
Free entrance into the prize draw
*Staff from the Military, Students and Staff working in operational roles in private or public hospitals may all attend FOC.
Company representatives' from private companies may be charged for attending the event.
Continuing Professional Development
Each attending delegate will receive a certificate for their continuing professional development (CPD) record.
This educational seminar meets CPD requirements for the NHS knowledge and skills framework (KSF): 'Core dimensions 2, 4 & 5; and specific dimensions IK1, IK2 & IK3'.
Central Location
Situated in Milton Keynes, within easy access of the M1 and Milton Keynes Train station, Double Tree Hilton is an impressive venue integrated into the West stand of the new 22,000 seat stadium - home of the MK Dons.
For more details including exhibitors, maps, topics for discussion and how to register - please visit the EBME seminar website.
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Prize Draw :
Don't forget...
Every delegate attending will be eligible for our prize draw give-away.
(Previous years prizes shown above.)
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A new high voltage (HV) electrical training facility has been equipped with specialist test equipment from Seaward to ensure the highest standards of technical tuition and learning.
Specialist training provider, Eastwood Park, in South Gloucestershire is introducing a new comprehensive programme of HV courses for Authorised Persons in the healthcare and commercial sectors, as well as technical managers and heads of departments who are responsible for the operation of private HV power distribution networks.
The courses are being delivered in a new purpose built facility that incorporates an 11KV control and distribution centre.
As part of the new investment at Eastwood Park, neon and digital high voltage indicators and digital phasing equipment manufactured by electrical test specialist Seaward have been installed.
The test equipment will be used on a variety of high voltage courses to help delegates understand the regulations relating to safe HV working practices and to enable them to carry out practical work that will include simulated fault finding, making systems safe, proving live and carrying out power supply phase comparisons.
The Seaward KD1E high voltage indicators include both neon and digital systems to confirm the presence of voltage on earthed neutral electrical circuits up to 11.5KV. The test rods conform to industry recommended creepage and safety standards, comprising high grade PVC tubing and encapsulated resistor chains.
The equipment includes neon indicator units for proving live applications and digital readout units that provide a direct reading of voltage measurements.
The KD1E indicators at Eastwood Park will be used alongside Seaward PR11 high voltage phasing rods that enable comparisons to be made at the point of paralleling two circuits. The phasing rods, which are used without the interposition of voltage transformers or secondary wiring circuits, incorporate a neon indicator and are suitable for all types of switchgear.
The training courses at Eastwood Park’s new HV centre are being built around the needs of Authorised Persons for HV distribution equipment, including NHS maintenance staff, MOD estates technicians, MOD and those in the commercial sector, such as large business parks, who operate private power networks.
Kevin Furey, senior engineering and training consultant is heading the new centre. He said: “The new HV training facility will enable us to replicate a variety of faults and operational conditions, creating a safe and reassuring environment in which engineers can learn and gain the necessary accreditation to meet Competent and Authorised Person roles.
“The investment in the new HV switchgear and power control facility is complemented by the use of specialist test equipment from Seaward. This equipment is widely used in the electrical utility and distribution sector, enabling our trainees to gain a thorough practical understanding of HV systems and procedures.”
Eastwood Park provides a wide range of technical training courses that have been developed in partnership with leading industry bodies and associations, including the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM).
Further details at www.eastwoodparktraining.co.uk and www.seaward.co.uk
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Looking to train an Apprentice in Medical Devices?
A new fully accredited Apprenticeship training scheme tailored to meet the needs of technical support of medical devices is now available.
Government assisted funding for Apprenticeship training scheme accessible now.
Courses starting in September 2016
- Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Servicing Medical Equipment)
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Servicing Medical Equipment
For more information and to register your interest in placing your staff onto this new
exciting Apprenticeship scheme:
Call Paul Austin or Mike Green on 01582 696023 or
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For further information visit our website:
www.themedicalroom.com/training
