Biomedical Engineering 246ZB0301X
Biomedical Engineering: This is the application of engineering principles and various design concepts to biology and medicine. This area is trying to close the gap between medicine and engineering. Looking to combine problem solving focuses of engineering with biological sciences, to improve diagnosis, monitoring and therapy within the health field.
Taxonomy Code: 246ZB0301X
Technologists, Technicians and Other Technical Service Providers | Specialist/Technologist, Health Information | Biomedical Engineering
Technologists, Technicians and Other Technical Service Providers: There are numerous different types of Health Technologists and technicians within the industry, including both the physical and mental health fields. Some of the areas covered are mental health, emergency medical technician and occupational health. A behavioral technician oversees issues about documents and patient records in a mental health facility, whereas a lab technician works primarily with lab equipment.
Specialist/Technologist, Health Information: Is responsible for handling the comprehensive management of medical health information across computers and the secure exchange between different consumers, providers, insurers and quality entities. Health Information Specialists help to improve health care quality, reduce medical errors and lower health care costs. As well, they assist in increasing the administration efficiency, decreasing paperwork and increase the availability of health care.