Biomedical equipment maintenance practice
The course is ideally suited to those with some knowledge of instrumentation but lacking experience with biomedical systems. Learners will gain confidence in working with biomedical equipment by carrying out structured, practical assignments on equipment covered during the course.
Description
Aim
To provide learners with a good understanding of biomedical equipment principles, applications and maintenance procedures.
Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Describe the principles of operation of a wide range of biomedical equipment.
- Understand the principles of operation of biomedical equipment with reference to human physiology
- Assess possible hazards associated with the use and maintenance of biomedical equipment.
- Perform electrical safety test to verify the safe use of medical equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and performance testing on a wide range of medical equipment
Additional Information
Equipment area/types will include ECG, Defibrillators, Patient Monitoring, Infusion devices, Premature Baby Incubators, Foetal Monitoring, Physiotherapy equipment, Surgical Diathermy and an introduction to Anaesthesia & Ventilation.