Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPACE) | New Programmes
About the UKAS Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPACE) programme
UKAS has undertaken a pilot programme in the areas of Clinical Engineering (Management of Medical Devices), Medical Physics, and Radiotherapy Physics to confirm that BS 70000 is an appropriate standard to demonstrate competence and reliability of services delivered in these areas. The project is now expanding the suite of disciplines further and is now also able to include Nuclear Medicine services.
Associated Standards
BS 70000:2017 Medical physics, clinical engineering and associated scientific services in healthcare – Requirements for quality, safety and competence
Current status
In October 2019 UKAS granted its first accreditation in these areas, and is now in a position to accredit other services for these areas – read more.
The potential scope of activities that could be accredited under BS 70000 is vast, and the project is now developing accreditation for other disciplines covered by BS 70000, including:
Nuclear Medicine
Rehabilitation Engineering
Clinical Movement Analysis
A number of expressions of interest have been published, but UKAS will seek to develop accreditation in other areas based on demand.
If you are looking to gain assurance in any of your Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering activities please contact [email protected] and further information can be provided.
