Table 23:
Costs for Training: Technicians
| Resources | Unit | Data Sources and Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly wage of techniciana | $35.84 | Based on hourly rate of $28 plus 28% benefits for technician in Ontariob |
| Working hours daily | 7.5 h | Estimated |
| Days per training course | 15 d | Didactic and hands-on training for 5 days, supervised delivery for 10 daysb |
| Technicians trained per course | 10 persons | Based on demand and assuming 10 technicians per course |
| Training fee per technician | $5,000 | Expert opinionb |
| Total cost per training coursec | $90,320 | Calculated |
a
Hourly wage = $28 × (1 + 28%) = $35.84.
b
Information supplied in email communication with D. Blumberger, MD, on December 11, 2019.
c
Total cost per training course = hourly wage of $35.84 × 7.5 hours daily × 15 days × 10 persons + $50,000 for training course = $90,320.