The aim of this course is to provide the underpinning knowledge cf current electrical safety, regulations, standards, and best practice when applied during repeatable testing and test after repair of portable Medical Electrical,(ME), equipment.
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This course is aimed at staff involved in the safety testing of electrical medical equipment who require an update.
The aim of this course is to provide the underpinning knowledge of current electrical safety, regulations, standards, and best practice when applied during repeatable testing and test after repair of portable Medical Electrical,(ME), equipment.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– Identify the inherent hazards of ME equipment and physiological effects of electricity on the human body
– Explain the different leakage currents and the importance of the classification and type of ME equipment when testing
– Compare the different methods and sequence of tests applied during electrical safety testing
– Complete visual inspection and electrical safety testing in accordance with current regulations, standards and supporting manufacturers information on a selection of medical electrical equipment
This course involves performing electrical safety test in accordance to IEC 60601-1/IEC 62353 on various medical equipment commonly encountered in a medical environment.
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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.
Eastwood Park’s medical equipment training covers machines such as ECG, defibrillators, patient monitoring, infusion devices, premature baby incubators, foetal monitoring, physiotherapy equipment, surgical diathermy and an introduction to anaesthesia & ventilators.
Your joining instructions will state whether you need to bring anything with you to your course.
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