About the International Foundation for Clinical Engineering About Us

Mission Our Mission

Through the international sharing and advancement of clinical engineering technology, we aim to create a society in which people around the world can access high-quality healthcare.

Vision Vision for the future

Establishing a sustainable medical technology education system in developing countries
The Japanese clinical engineering technician system is gaining recognition and adoption in countries around the world

Values values

Excellence excellence

We pursue the highest level of technology and knowledge, and continuously innovate and improve based on experience.

Collaboration Collaboration

We will build mutual understanding and equal partnerships, and create cooperative relationships that transcend culture and national borders.

Integrity Sincerity

We will maintain high ethical standards and conduct our operations with transparency and responsible conduct.

Empowerment Empowerment

We aim for sustainable development by passing on knowledge and skills while simultaneously supporting independent growth.

Innovation innovation

We will continue to pursue innovative solutions through flexible thinking and creative approaches.

Greetings Message

Toward the International Expansion and Development of Clinical Engineering in Japan Aiming for the Global Expansion and Development of Japanese Clinical Engineering Technology

In Japan, clinical engineers possess both medical and engineering knowledge and skills, and are permitted to assist in medical treatment, such as operating life support equipment, under the direction of a physician.The world's only national qualification systemis.

They are healthcare professionals specializing in the field of medical device-based treatment, and they play a pivotal role in the Medical Device Management Office, which oversees the comprehensive management of medical devices used across all hospital departments. Thirty years after the enactment of the Clinical Engineering Technologist Act, this profession has become indispensable to modern medicine—which relies heavily on medical devices—contributing to patient safety and the advancement of medical technology.
Thirty years after the enactment of the Clinical Engineering Technicians Act, this profession has become indispensable to modern medicine, which relies on medical equipment, and contributes to the improvement of medical safety and medical technology.

In recent years, as the global healthcare industry continues to expand, demand for medical devices has been growing rapidly even in developing and emerging countries; however, the technical expertise required to properly operate and maintain these devices remains insufficient. Furthermore, training programs for personnel responsible for the maintenance and management of medical devices are also severely lacking.

Japan’s healthcare delivery system is generally based on team-based care that relies on collaboration among professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and clinical engineers, and is highly regarded worldwide.

The Japan Society of Clinical Engineers has established an International Exchange Committee to participate in relevant international conferences in Europe and the United States, as well as ISO-related meetings; to foster exchanges with clinical engineers in various countries; and to provide technical assistance to ASEAN nations and China. In particular, there is a growing demand for Japanese clinical engineering technology from emerging economies.

These activities are listed in the government policy:To promote the international expansion of Japanese pharmaceuticals, medical devices, medical technologies, and medical services in response to the needs of emerging and developing countries.This project aligns with the stated criteria and contributes to strengthening the international competitiveness of Japan's excellent medical device industry.

Therefore, in order to further enhance international activities, and with the participation of external academics, individuals with experience in international exchange, and representatives from the medical device industry, the following projects will be undertaken with the aim of contributing to the improvement of health and medical care by promoting and raising awareness of clinical engineering technology as a human interface between medical devices and life sciences in countries around the world.International Foundation for the Promotion of Clinical EngineeringWe have newly established "[Name of organization/organization]".

We kindly ask all concerned parties to understand the purpose of this establishment and request your continued support.

International Foundation for the Promotion of Clinical Engineering
Chairman Tadayuki Kawasaki

Executive structure and organizational structure Board Members

Founder Founder

Maeda Memorial Kidney Research Institute Mobara Clinic Mobara Clinic, Maeda Institute of Renal Research

Tadayuki Kawasaki Tadayuki Kawasaki
Medical Reliability Science Laboratory Laboratory for Reliability Science of Medical Treatment

Kiyotaka Segami Kiyotaka Segami
Kameda General Hospital Kameda Medical Center

Teruhiko Takakura Teruhiko Takakura
Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts

Tomotaka Naramura Tomotaka Naramura

Councilor Councilor

Japan Society of Clinical Engineering Technologists Japan Association for Clinical Engineers

Shuichi Nasuno Shuichi Nasuno
Department of Clinical Engineering, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University

Yasuhiro Aizawa Yasuhiro Aizawa
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Kanagawa Institute of Technology

Toshihiko Yamaga Toshihiko Yamaka
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Toa University University of East Asia

Michinori Kayashima Michinori Kayashima
Moe Kojima Moe Kojima
Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences

Yoshihiro Tsuji Yoshihiro Tsuji
University of Tokyo Hospital The University of Tokyo Hospital

Koichi Kashiwa Koichi Kashiwa

Representative director Chairman

Maeda Memorial Kidney Research Institute Mobara Clinic Mobara Clinic, Maeda Institute of Renal Research

Tadayuki Kawasaki Tadayuki Kawasaki

Director Director

Japanese Red Cross Society Sendai Red Cross Hospital Japanese Red Cross Sendai Hospital

Jun Yoshioka Jun Yoshioka
Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts

Tomotaka Naramura Tomotaka Naramura
Kameda General Hospital Kameda Medical Center

Teruhiko Takakura Teruhiko Takakura
Maeda Memorial Kidney Research Institute Maeda Institute of Renal Research

Takashi Shibamoto Takashi Shibamoto
Kojukai Rehabilitation Hospital Kojukai Rehabilitation Hospital

Ryuki Sonokawa Tatsuki Sonokawa

Auditor Auditor

Medical Reliability Science Laboratory Laboratory for Reliability Science of Medical Treatment

Kiyotaka Segami Kiyotaka Segami
Takayanagi General Accounting Office Takayanagi sogo certified public tax accountants' corporation

Hisaaki Nakatani Hisaaki Nakaya