The student will study healthcare systems, the roles, and responsibilities of clinical technicians in healthcare systems, how they impact the BMET field, and the value they add. The course will explore the foundations of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) by presenting topics such as managing medical equipment, logistical acquisition, scheduling preventative maintenance, handling corrective maintenance, prioritizing levels of repairs, and the disposal of the equipment after it has reached the end of its lifecycle. Also, the course provides the identification of critical information needed to distinguish the difference between BMET standards, regulations, and guidelines that will assist the student as he enters the HTM industry regarding the lifecycle guidelines and limitations of the medical equipment they manage.