Open call for the Virtual Course “Planning and Management of Health Technology” 

PAHO/WHO are accepting applications for the Virtual Course “Health Technology Planning and Management.””
The course is from 14 weeks and starts on August 28, 2017 and ends on December 3, 2017.
The call will remain open until July 3, 2017.
This course provides participants with a basic understanding of the principles of planning and management of healthcare technology and the convergence of healthcare technologies – medical devices, information systems and telecommunications; installation, configuration and management of a clinical engineering department; and related professional activities.
The course is aimed at professionals (engineers, doctors, managers and other related specialties) who develop or wish to develop functions in areas related to biomedical technologies in the health system or in health establishments. Participants must have experience in management or administration and be in charge of tasks related to health technology.
You can find more information about the course (Spanish version) on the following web page:  https://www.campusvirtualsp.org/es/convocatoria-abierta-para-el-curso-virtual-planificacion-y-gestion-de-tecnologia-sanitaria-2017 
This website includes detailed information about the course and informs about the application process.

• Create an account on the Virtual Campus
• Access the Virtual Campus
• Complete the online application form

For any problems with the Virtual Campus, please contact your Help Desk..
For anyone interested in the course please contact Francisco Caccavo: caccavof@paho.org