Who is the course for

This course is ideally suited for those of a technical/engineering background, but lacking in experience working within a healthcare technology environment. Learners will gain confidence in working with biomedical equipment by studying theoretical principles and carrying out structured, practical assignments on a wide range of biomedical devices and test equipment throughout the course.

Aims & objectives

To provide learners with a good understanding of biomedical equipment principles, applications and maintenance procedures.

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

Prerequisites for this course

The prerequisite for this course is that learners should be in relevant employment and an appropriate job role and have suitable experience.

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.