MD Expo SoCal 2025

Mark Cooksey

John Schmidt M.A. Ed, Vice President of Operations, College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

Navigating Today’s Tech, Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovation

Wednesday, April 16, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

This course focuses on transitioning from yesterday's and today's technical troubleshooters and maintainers to future innovators within the various networked (MIoT) healthcare organizations. The course will explore the changing focus from preventive and reactive maintenance to proactive medical equipment integration and management. Attendees will come to understand how collaboration with various healthcare teams will shape the future of medical devices and how to advocate for integration and change while emphasizing patient safety and clinical efficiency. The course will dive into the biomed’s role in organizational change, inspiring participants to lead innovation, influence policies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare technology.