AAMI and the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology have exciting news regarding our ongoing collaboration with HOSA – Future Health Professionals. We are in the process of establishing a national program that will teach high school students concrete healthcare technology management (HTM) skills.
Following their promotion of the HTM field by a poster campaign, AAMI, the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, and HOSA are working together to build a national HTM educational track for students. The forthcoming educational track is the second part of a nationwide campaign meant to inspire students to explore high-demand career opportunities in HTM. Once launched, it will expose students across the country to professional opportunities in the HTM field. AAMI’s hope is that this initiative yields a new generation of dedicated, involved HTM professionals and spreads awareness about the field in general.
The program will be piloted during the 2026-2027 academic year and will be structured like a science bowl competition. Students will gain concrete skills and knowledge applicable to the HTM field. The curriculum will combine AAMI’s BMET 101 course with online, interactive VR training modules from the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, where students will learn to troubleshoot an infusion pump. Each student will be provided with a step-by-step procedure for troubleshooting the pump, which they must learn and practice.
All HOSA students who choose the HTM track at their high school will follow this exact curriculum. Students who excel in the program will advance to HOSA competitions at the regional and state levels, showcasing their HTM knowledge and skills. In the competition, Round 1 will feature a written exam based on BMET 101 content to assess their HTM knowledge. High-scoring students will advance to Round 2, where they will demonstrate hands-on skills by troubleshooting a VR-simulated infusion pump. Top-performing students will qualify to compete in the HTM track at the HOSA National Competition.
According to AAMI Vice President of HTM Danielle McGeary, this collaboration is the perfect match of existing organizational capabilities. She said, “The College of Biomedical Equipment Technology and AAMI are coming together to provide crucial HTM information to students, and HOSA has the capability to build educational tracks with an emphasis on hands-on learning. This collaboration is sure to provide information on HTM careers to students all around the U.S.”
Richard L. “Monty” Gonzales, Ed. D., President of the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, agreed, stating, “The HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a global program designed to inspire high school students considering careers in healthcare. The establishment of an HTM career path competitive program, jointly sponsored by AAMI and the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, directly addresses the pressing national shortage of qualified technicians in healthcare. By fostering interest in STEM fields among high school students, this initiative aims to develop the skilled workforce necessary to meet critical industry needs.”
A Call to Action: AAMI and the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology will need the field’s help when the HOSA HTM track is fully established. For this track to be a success, HOSA relies on volunteers to help judge the student’s skills during these regional and state level competitions. As the HTM track is rolled out nationally, we hope that you will consider getting involved!
Stay tuned for future updates from AAMI regarding the program! If you have questions about program details or how to get involved, please contact htm@aami.org.
