Program Overview
Designed specifically for graduates who hold an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMTY), this unique, streamlined pathway to degree allows students to earn an Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management (HCTM) in just two additional years; the HCTF pathway is four semesters plus a 14-week field placement.
Qualified graduates of programs similar to an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology , students currently enrolled in another degree program or students holding a degree who wish to pursue a second degree should go to the Additional Pathways tab above for information on credit transfer to the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management (HCTM) program.
The program of study for the HCTF pathway focuses on developing expertise in business practices, including management, policy development, marketing and sales and accounting, among others, to complement existing knowledge in biomedical technology and life sciences.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology (MTCU 61303) with a minimum average of 65 per cent to be eligible to receive credit transfer for 54 of the 120 degree-level credits required.
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Tuition
Year one domestic: $6,555 (CAD)
Year one international: $17,155 (CAD)
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Semester 1 Courses
- Communications I - Critical Thinking and Writing
- Quantitative Methods in Health Care Technology Management I
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Elective Upper Level
- Elective Upper Level
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Pathway to Degree
Professional
Problem solving
Technology recommendations
To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Medical equipment planner
- Clinical or biomedical equipment specialist
- Project engineer
- Consultant
- Strategic technology planning lead
- Capital equipment procurement specialist
- Manager of biomedical engineering technology
- Medical technology assessment specialist
- Biomedical technology science writer
- Onsite medical technology manager
- Regulatory compliance officer
- Service manager
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Program Details
The Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management program has been developed by Durham College in collaboration with members of a Program Advisory Committee that includes subject matter experts and representatives from regional hospitals and health care organizations, advocacy groups, non-profits and major medical equipment manufacturers, including GE, Philips, Aramark and Siemens. The core of the program comprises six streams of study including: science and technology, medical equipment and clinical systems, mathematics and quantitative methods, management, research and design, and the health care industry, professionalism and ethics.
The Canadian Occupational Projection System put together by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has identified managers in health care and medical technologists and technicians as two of the top five currently most in-demand occupations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative research and technical literature to support best practices in health care technology and future trends.
- Apply appropriate technical standards related to legal, ethical, cultural, economic, managerial and professional conduct responsibilities in health care technology management.
- Analyze structural, organizational, leadership, business and project management principles in health care technology management for optimal functioning within industrial, clinical and consulting sectors.
- Apply and communicate new concepts and creative strategies for the ongoing development of innovative health care technologies.
- Collaborate with individuals, groups and professionals in the needs assessment, implementation, and application of selected health care technologies meeting best practices.
- Apply principles of fiscal management and evaluation of technical device options to health care technology management.
- Integrate best practice approaches involving strategic, tactical, ethical and clinical functions within multidisciplinary health care settings.
- Apply terminology and concepts in physics, electronics, biomechanics, general anatomy, medical technology, properties of materials and human tissue to health care technology management.
- Investigate the needs of health care technology users, managers, vendors, technicians, institutions and payors, and apply methods for collaboration.
- Apply skills for internal and external organizational communication while assisting with developing and supporting practices, goals and procedures for teams.
- Apply knowledge of economics, science, electronics and data science to the appropriate selection and use of health care technologies.
- Relate and analyze all phases of technology life cycle management: assessing, procuring, planning, budgeting, staffing, maintenance, decommissioning and disposal.
- Prepare program level financial statements, forecasts and reports while reviewing financial, statistical and performance data to measure productivity and efficiency.
- Describe and evaluate health care technology risks and outcomes for patients and organizations, using assessment methods such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Define data security and integrity processes, policies and legislative requirements associated with health care technology.
- Demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development.
- Evaluate the limits of knowledge in the field of health care technology management through academic writing and professional practices.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology (MTCU 61303) with a minimum average of 65 per cent to be eligible to receive credit transfer for 54 of the 120 degree-level credits required.
Courses
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.
SEMESTER 1
- Communications I - Critical Thinking and Writing
- Quantitative Methods in Health Care Technology Management I
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Elective Upper Level
- Elective Upper Level
SEMESTER 2
- Biomaterials
- Introduction to Economics
- Quantitative Methods in Health Care Technology Management II
- Canadian Health Care System
- Health Care Risk Management and Patient Safety I
- Field Placement
SEMESTER 3
- Health Economics
- Health Care System Process Improvement
- Communications II - Technical Communications and Reporting
- Health Informatics and Analytics
- Health Care Technology Assessment and Management Project I
- Health Care Risk Management and Patient Safety II
SEMESTER 4
- Project Management
- Principles of Marketing and Sales Management
- Management in Healthcare
- Health Care Technology Assessment and Management Project II
- Ethics/Workplace Practices
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.
Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Medical equipment planner
- Clinical or biomedical equipment specialist
- Project engineer
- Consultant
- Strategic technology planning lead
- Capital equipment procurement specialist
- Manager of biomedical engineering technology
- Medical technology assessment specialist
- Biomedical technology science writer
- Onsite medical technology manager
- Regulatory compliance officer
- Service manager
WHERE YOU COULD WORK:
- Hospitals, clinics and health networks
- Independent service providers
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Medical laboratories
- Government departments/agencies and regulatory authorities
- Technical sales and support
Field Placement
Your learning experience will be complemented by a 420-hour field placement during the summer between the sixth and seventh semesters. Field placement is an opportunity for you to further explore your chosen field while putting your newly acquired skills to work in a real-world professional setting to gain applied learning and work experience employers value. Faculty will help you identify opportunities through established connections with employers and industry partners.
What You Could Do On Field Placement
PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:
- A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. A CRC with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements.
- Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider.
Become a field Placement host
Becoming a field placement host allows you to positively influence the next cohort of resilient, job-ready graduates so that they can effectively work within the community you serve.
Becoming a field placement host is an opportunity to meet, train and consider a potential future employee. Students arrive for their field placement eager to work and apply their classroom training in a real-world setting.
This is also an opportunity to mentor and supervise an aspiring professional and provide them with a meaningful experience, which can be a new source of esteem and motivation within the workplace for your current staff.
To learn more about becoming a field placement host please visit the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management - Become a field placement host webpage.
Technology Recommendations
To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.
Processor: i5
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection
Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.
Additional pathways
DEGREE COMPLETION CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualified graduates of programs in another province, state or country that are similar to an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology and students currently enrolled in a degree program may be eligible to apply for credit transfer and use their academic credits toward earning an Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management (HCTM) degree. Eligible students may begin their program in September and complete the HCTM degree in as little as four semesters plus a 14-week field placement.
Please see the Transfer Guide and Apply for Credit Transfer page for more information.
SECOND DEGREE CREDIT TRANSFER
Qualified students holding a degree may be eligible to apply for credit transfer and use their academic credits toward earning a HCTM degree. Eligible students may transfer up to 54 credits and complete their HCTM degree in as little as four semesters plus a 14-week field placement. Credit transfer is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please see the Transfer Guide and Apply for Credit Transfer page for more information.
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