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Thank you to all the exhibitors, speakers and delegates who came and supported the 2016 EBME Seminar. The presentations and exhibition were extremely well received, with a great deal of positive feedback both on the day and after the seminar.
Thank you also for the many feedback forms that were completed and returned – we do analyse these and use your comments to improve the event year on year.
For EBME 2017, we will be having dedicated sound and IT systems (i.e. seperate from the venue's systems) and looking at returning to the sit down hot lunch which has always been extremely popular.
The ebme delegate book is available for download here and the presentation slides may be downloaded here.
Look out for the coverage of the event in the next edition of the Clinical Services Journal, due out in June 2016.
We look forward to seeing you all again at the EBME 2017 Seminar, details of which will be released on www.ebme.co.uk later in the year.
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Applications are now open for Eastwood Park’s three new degree programmes, which can be gained while still working:
- Foundation Degree Medical Equipment Technologies
- Foundation Degree Hospital Engineering*
- BSc (Hons) Management of Healthcare Engineering Technologies & Facilities
*incorporating multi engineering disciplines: decontamination; medical gases; hvac; water hygiene; fire; electrical; estates
Although you can’t beat experience, there is no doubt a degree level qualification does help hospital engineers stand out both within their workplace and employment market, as well as provide employers with a recognised development programme to continue to raise standards.
These new degree qualifications are open to those working in medical equipment, healthcare engineering and in estates and facilities disciplines. The foundation programmes are part-time over a two-year period and delivered as worked-based learning, enabling students to learn in the workplace, through workbooks, online study and direct practice. In addition, residential study and assessment weekends will assist in embedding the learning and help with knowledge share and networking with like-minded students. The foundation degree leads to an optional third year of study to achieve a BSc (Hons).
Klaus Muecher, Eastwood Park’s Higher Education Programme Manager has been delighted with the response so far: “We have delegates from all levels on the first cohort and it is a pleasure to be joining at the start to support delivery of this unique degree programme for hospital engineers, as nothing like it is available from any other training provider. There will be a high level of support throughout the programme to ensure those who may not have studied for some years, perhaps since gaining their trade and professional qualifications, are comfortable and encouraged with the learning programme.”
Eastwood Park is the leading specialist training provider for healthcare engineering, estates and facilities management training and is continually presenting opportunities to improve competencies and raise standards within healthcare.
For more information or to apply for any of these programmes, either Eastwood Park’s website www.eastwoodparktraining.co.uk, call +44 (0)1454 262777 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Avensys Training Academy launched their Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies in January 2015 with great success. The Level 5 qualification is aimed at people employed in the Medical Engineering sector. Delivered via distance learning over an 18 months period, this accredited work based qualification provides a perfect platform for the acquisition of new skills, knowledge and understanding of medical technologies.
The course includes IHEEM membership for the course duration, lectures and seminars from industry specialists, access to an online library and course text book loan scheme and peer mentoring. A number of one/two-day weekend practical-based sessions and assessments form part of the Diploma, which take place in the purpose-built Avensys Training Academy, based in Worcestershire. The accommodation fee is included in the course cost, for the site-based teaching and assessment sessions.
Achievement of this Diploma will allow access to the final year of a BSc (Hons) in Engineering Management. As this is a work-based, distance/blended learning course a variety of approaches to teaching and learning will be utilised to reflect the academic level, content and outcomes.
Building on great success! The Diploma launched with 14 delegates in March 2015. The second cohort is underway, started in September 2015, with 24 delegates.
New for students applying from Spring 2016!
Students registering for the Avensys Training Academy Level 5 Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies can now apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan through the government Skills Funding Agency. Terms and conditions apply, to find out more visit https://www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview.
Applications are now being accepted for the cohort commencing in Spring 2016.
Contact the Avensys Training Academy for more information on the Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies course and the Professional and Career Development Loan:
Tel: 01562 745 858
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web: www.avensysmedical.co.uk/training/
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Rigel has extended its range of test instrumentation for biomedical equipment with the introduction of a specialist ventilator tester.
The Rigel VenTest 800 gas flow analyser is ideal for both bench top and field service testing of all commonly available ventilators to verify that the ongoing accuracy and reliability of the equipment remains within the required performance standards.
Precise sensor technology enables the VenTest 800 to accurately measure flow, pressure, temperature, and O2 concentrations bi-directionally and is compatible with 13 gas standards and 7 gas types.
The three model range includes a standard VenTest 800 analyser for use with all standard ventilators, including adult, neonatal, paediatric and high frequency equipment, as well as anaesthesia machines and spirometers. In addition, specially adapted models for the testing of vacuum measurements (VenTest 810) and low flow pressures (VenTest 820) are also available.
The VenTest 800 incorporates a simple, intuitive user interface and graphics display for ease of operation during testing and calibration settings.
As well as an internal memory, at the push of a button, all measured values can be transferred to PC records by USB, RS-232 and optional Ethernet interfaces. Once saved, optional software is available that provides a wide range of graphical analysis capabilities, including real time flow/pressure curves, functional zoom and certification documentation.
The Rigel VenTest 800 is the latest addition to the company’s comprehensive range of dedicated biomedical test equipment that also includes electrical safety analysers, vital signs simulators and performance analysers.
Details at www.rigelmedical.com/VenTest800
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EBME Seminar : Tuesday 26th April 2016
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 7th 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 :
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Every delegate attending will be eligible for our prize draw give-away.
(Previous years prizes shown above.)
