Humber/MEDEC Online Program

For information contact medicaldevice@humber.ca or membershipservices@medec.org. Click here to register.

Go to http://ces.humberc.on.ca/demomedec to check out the joint MEDEC/Humber demo site for the award-winning Canadian Medical Device Industry Online Certificate.

Developed jointly by MEDEC and Humber for the Canadian medical device industry, this online certificate is designed for entry to mid-level employees. Individuals involved in sales, marketing, government relations or finance roles will gain facts, data and perspectives necessary for success in today’s dynamic health care marketplace.

This certificate program includes two compulsory and four elective courses. Canada’s Health Care System Part 1 and Part 2 provide a solid understanding of key decision-makers within the health system, the multi-layered components of health care delivery, funding mechanisms and how new technology is introduced to Canadian health markets. Students can then select from 4 elective courses that best meet their learning goals. A minimum of 90 credit hours are required to complete the certificate.

Compulsory Courses:
MDEC001 Canada’s Health Care System Part 1 (30 credit hours / 10 weeks)
MDEC005 Canada’s Health Care System Part 2 (30 credit hours / 10 weeks)

Elective Courses:
MDEC002 Basic Anatomy and Physiology (15 credit hours / 5 weeks)
Covers common terminology and the structure and function of body systems

MDEC003 Health Care Procedures, Instrumentation and Devices (30 credit hours / 10 weeks)
Introduces common procedures and medical devices used in various health care settings

MDEC004 Risk Management in Health Care (15 credit hours / 5 weeks)
Explores current practices for managing risk, improving quality and protecting patient and employee safety

MDEC006 Marketing Devices in Canada (15 credit hours / 5 weeks)

Explains the marketing mix and its role in developing company strategies within the parameters of government and environmental influences unique to the Medical Device Industry

Fall 2007

Canada's Health Care System - Part 1 $546
September 11 – November 13, 2007

Anatomy and Physiology $276
November 15 - December 13, 2007

Health Care Procedures $496
September 12 - November 14, 2007

Risk Management $276
November 20 - December 18, 2007

Canada's Health Care System - Part 2 $546
September 12 – November 14, 2007

Winter 2008

Canada’s Health Care System Part 1 $546
January 10 – March 13, 2008

Anatomy and Physiology $276
March 20 – April 17, 2008

Health Care Procedures $496 January 23 - March 26, 2008

Risk Management $276
March 18 – April 15, 2008

Canada's Health Care System Part 2 $546 January 9 - March 12, 2008

Marketing Devices in Canada $276
January 15 - February 12, 2008

*MEDEC Members entitled to a rebate

For a more detailed program outline, visit http://www.humber.ca/ search word MEDEC

Testimonials

David Barr, Vice President, Sales and Commercial Marketing,
Phoenix Eastern Insurance Brokers Inc.
“For anyone thinking of taking these courses go for it. If you work within the healthcare industry already, then you should be aware of the fact that the regulatory changes encompass social and economic issues as well as safety and efficacy. This program will allow you to dig a little deeper into these risk management issues, and perhaps gain a better insight into the entire healthcare system from both a social and political perspective to the science of health itself.”

Karen Amodeo, Senior Human Resource Generalist
Medtronic of Canada
“MEDEC’s online program provides a wonderful opportunity for our employees to develop skills that are specific to the device industry. As human capital is the most valuable resource to our business, I am excited to see such a commitment on the part of employees to make the investment in their own development. This program will help Medtronic to develop talent within our organization and help to prepare our employees for next-level leadership.”

Carolynne Fletcher, Director, Corporate Education Centre
Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
“In 2005, MEDEC was recognized with Humber College’s Innovation of the Year Award for MEDEC and Humber’s joint online medical device industry program. The purpose of the Innovation of the Year awards is to recognize college employees who have designed and implemented a significant innovation that positively impacts the learning of students. In exceptional cases, awards are shared with external partners such as MEDEC, for their partnership contribution throughout the program development and delivery process. As a result, we have a phenomenal program that will greatly benefit people working in the medical device industry.”

Awards

In 2005, MEDEC was recognized with Humber College's Innovation of the Year Award for MEDEC and Humber's joint online medical device industry certificate program.

The purpose of the Innovation of the Year awards is to recognize college employees who have designed and implemented a significant innovation that positively impacts the learning of students. In exceptional cases, awards are shared with external partners such as MEDEC, for their partnership contribution throughout the program development and delivery process. As a result, we have a phenomenal program that will greatly benefit people working in the medical device industry.