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The profession of clinical engineering.

G Goodman

    Journal of Clinical Engineering
    |December 10, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    This review explores the professionalization of clinical engineering. It argues for a dedicated professional society to define its scope, education, and healthcare role, enhancing its professional status.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology of professions
    • Professionalization studies
    • Healthcare management

    Background:

    • Historical development of professions.
    • Societal perceptions and roles in professionalization.
    • Evolution of educational and ethical standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the sociology of professions.
    • To examine the historical development and current status of clinical engineering.
    • To present a rationale for establishing a professional society for clinical engineers.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the sociology of professions.
    • Analysis of historical components of professionalization.
    • Examination of factors contributing to professional status.

    Main Results:

    • Professionalization requires training schools, university programs, licensure, a code of ethics, and professional associations.
    • Clinical engineering exhibits characteristics of an emerging profession.
    • Key needs for professionalization include defining knowledge base, structuring education, healthcare representation, and gaining professional status.

    Conclusions:

    • A clearly identified professional society is crucial for clinical engineering.
    • Such a society will define the profession's territory, educational system, and role in healthcare.
    • Establishing a professional society will elevate the status of clinical engineers.

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