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AAMI Advancing safety in health technology

AAMI is a diverse community of more than 10,000 professionals united by one important mission—supporting the healthcare community in the development, management, and use of safe and effective health technology. AAMI is the primary source of consensus standards, both national and international, for the medical device industry, as well as practical information, support, and guidance for health technology and sterilization professionals.

Looking to strengthen your core knowledge in medical device development and compliance? We're offering our suite of foun...
05/01/2026

Looking to strengthen your core knowledge in medical device development and compliance? We're offering our suite of foundation courses this summer... and taking $100 OFF!

These upcoming foundation courses are designed to give you practical, immediately applicable insights, whether you’re new to the field or need a refresher.

🔹 Quality Systems Foundation Course — (July 21- 22, 2026 )

Get a clear, approachable overview of FDA requirements and ISO 13485, including how risk management, validation activities, and leadership responsibilities fit into a compliant and effective QMS.

Led by Margaret Koga Ward.



🔹 Industrial Sterilization Foundation — July 27–28, 2026

Learn the fundamentals of sterilization methods—including EO, radiation, and emerging technologies—along with validation essentials and regulatory considerations.

Led by Gerry O'Dell.

🔹 Human Factors Foundation — July 29–30, 2026

Explore the essentials of user-centered design, usability testing, and human factors expectations for regulatory submissions—all through practical, case-based learning.

Led by MaryBeth Privitera, PhD, FIDSA.



👉 Explore all AAMI training opportunities: https://www.aami.org/aami-training/public-training/

From risk management and validation to supply chain and SaMD, these courses provide real-world insights to help you meet...
04/30/2026

From risk management and validation to supply chain and SaMD, these courses provide real-world insights to help you meet regulatory expectations and improve product quality.

⚠️ Starting soon

🔹 Integrating Risk Management into the Product Life Cycle — May 6–8, 2026

Learn how to apply ISO 14971 risk management principles across design, manufacturing, and post-market activities. Taught by Edwin Bills, ASQ Fellow, RAC and Pablo Montero.

🔹 Test Method Validation Workshop — May 18–19, 2026

Led by Peter Knepell, this workshop simplifies TMV/MSA—helping you analyze measurement systems, reduce risk, and apply statistical tools without complexity.

📆 Coming later

🔹 Purchasing Controls & Supply Chain Management — Jun 3–5, 2026

Learn how to implement effective supplier controls across the lifecycle. Led by Aaron Snyder and Tiea Theurer.

🔹 Mastering SaMD: Navigating Regulations & The Product Lifecycle — Aug 25–27, 2026

Taught by David Nelson, this course covers SaMD regulations, IEC 62304 activities, and software validation.

👉 Explore upcoming AAMI training: https://www.aami.org/aami-training/public-training/

AAMI eXchange 2026 offers unparalleled opportunities to expand your HTM network.This May 29-June 1 in Denver, thousands ...
04/30/2026

AAMI eXchange 2026 offers unparalleled opportunities to expand your HTM network.

This May 29-June 1 in Denver, thousands of healthcare technology management professionals, medical device manufacturers, regulators, and industry leaders will gather under one roof.

From the moment you arrive, networking is built into the experience:

🔹 Two full days in the Expo Hall with hands-on demos, the Repair-A-Thon, AR/VR Xperience (sponsored by PartsSource Inc.), and the education theatre (sponsored by Philips).

🔹 Dedicated time to connect over lunch on the show floor

🔹 The Welcome Reception to kick things off Friday evening

🔹 Saturday’s Happy Hour (sponsored by TRIMEDX) and the AAMI Party at Lucky Strike

🔹The NEW Dental Pavilion by UptimeServices

Register for AAMI eXchange and turn contacts into colleagues.

Secure your spot: https://www.mcievents.com/aami2026/

The AAMI eXchange Career Fair in Denver, Colorado is the place to promote your company and connect with hundreds of qual...
04/29/2026

The AAMI eXchange Career Fair in Denver, Colorado is the place to promote your company and connect with hundreds of qualified professionals at the same time!

Secure one of our limited tabletop exhibits and get your brand in front of the leaders, innovators, and up-and-coming stars of the health technology community.

We’ll also feature you in e-mail and social media promotions and put your company logo on our career fair page!

The eXchange Career Fair runs May 30-31, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Sign up by filling out this form: https://lnkd.in/eNH8GNJe

Friday, May 1 is the Deadline to register for Biological Evaluations Week (May 11-15)!Don’t miss: 🔬 ISO 10993-1:2025 upd...
04/29/2026

Friday, May 1 is the Deadline to register for Biological Evaluations Week (May 11-15)!

Don’t miss:

🔬 ISO 10993-1:2025 updates

🌍 Global regulatory insights

🎤 Expert-led working groups (including WG1 with Thor Rollins, Nelson Labs)

Attend in person at the AAMI Center for Excellence in Arlington, VA, or virtually!

Interested? Contact Rosewinter Kodzwa at rkodzwa@aami.org for more details.

Secure your spot now:

🔗 https://aami.org/event/aami-spring-2026-biological-evaluations-week/

What does it take to go from zero HTM knowledge to BMET II in two years? For U.S. National Apprenticeship week 2026, "Tr...
04/28/2026

What does it take to go from zero HTM knowledge to BMET II in two years?

For U.S. National Apprenticeship week 2026, "Troubleshoot It" guest author Andrew Addington, BMET II at TRIMEDX, shares his apprenticeship journey and what made it work.

Read "Finding My Path Through a BMET Apprenticeship" here:

https://aami.org/news/finding-my-path-through-a-bmet-apprenticeship/

Enhance your AAMI eXchange experience with the Healthcare Technology Management Leadership Development Course in collabo...
04/28/2026

Enhance your AAMI eXchange experience with the Healthcare Technology Management Leadership Development Course in collaboration with CBET -- All day on Friday, May 29.

Step into leadership with this intensive, one-day program designed for current and emerging HTM professionals. Build the skills you need to lead teams, manage technology strategy, and navigate today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Through real-world scenarios, you’ll develop strengths in change leadership, data-driven decision-making, regulatory strategy, and financial stewardship—so you can drive innovation and lead with confidence.

AAMI Biological Evaluations Week returns May 11–15... just a few weeks away! Hear directly from experts shaping ISO 1099...
04/28/2026

AAMI Biological Evaluations Week returns May 11–15... just a few weeks away!

Hear directly from experts shaping ISO 10993 standards, global regulatory trends and biological risk assessment!

We’re excited to feature Thor Rollins of Nelson Labs, who will present key updates from ISO/TC 194/WG1.

📍 Join in person at the AAMI Center for Excellence in Arlington, VA or attend virtually!

🔗 Register: https://aami.org/event/aami-spring-2026-biological-evaluations-week/

04/27/2026

Thanks to Andrew Sundet, CFP® of Clarus Medical LLC for joining us at HSPA 2026 to talk about his favorite session!

Don’t miss his talk on borescope inspections tomorrow morning!

AAMI is proud to attend HSPA 2026 in Baltimore! We're having meaningful conversations around the future of standards and...
04/27/2026

AAMI is proud to attend HSPA 2026 in Baltimore! We're having meaningful conversations around the future of standards and sterile processing.



Thank you for attending "Aligning Standards, Surveys & Education" with AAMI's Amanda Benedict, Damien Berg of HSPA and Tiffany Wiksten of the Joint Commission!



There's still time to visit the AAMI booth ( #551)! We're open today and tomorrow to chat with you about new and upcoming standards, AAMI course offerings and events for sterile processing professionals!



Does your HTM team use AI effectively?Join AAMI and Ascendo AI for “Artificial Intelligence Agents for HTM Professionals...
04/27/2026

Does your HTM team use AI effectively?

Join AAMI and Ascendo AI for “Artificial Intelligence Agents for HTM Professionals” on May 12 from 1:00–3:00 EST.

This interactive session, led by Karpagam Narayanan, will show you how to design AI agents that deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes tailored to YOUR organization's goals!

You’ll learn how to:

• Strengthen technician onboarding while minimizing knowledge gaps
• Enable real-time troubleshooting and streamlined documentation
• Apply AI responsibly in field service environments

…and more.

If you’re focused on field service management, service operations, or improving technician productivity, this session is built for you.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVdbgSEQ

04/27/2026

AAMI’s Practical HTM Career & Leadership Development Program is a hands-on, immersive experience led by Danielle McGeary, AAMI’s Vice President of Healthcare Technology Management.

It’s designed to help HTM professionals build leadership skills, plan their next career step, and increase their impact across the healthcare organization.

Through live instruction, practical tools, and personalized coaching, participants create an actionable career and leadership development plan.

Group office hours with Danielle provide direct feedback and real-world guidance!

The course starts May 7 -- just one week away! Register now before seats fill up!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/32sm82k3

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