Course Overview:
The Course would focus on providing participants with the essential knowledge needed to understand functions, components, operations & maintain medical devices used for therapeutic purposes. This course would cater to biomedical engineers, clinical technicians, healthcare professionals, and students looking to gain expertise in devices such as ventilators, defibrillators, dialysis machines, and other equipment used in patient care.
What you'll learn:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the working principles and components of common therapeutic medical devices.
- Learn about the clinical applications of these devices in patient care.
- Develop skills in the safe operation, maintenance, and calibration of therapeutic equipment.
- Learn how to troubleshoot common issues and maintain equipment performance.
- Understand the regulatory and safety standards for therapeutic medical devices.
Requirements:
- Course Level: Beginner Level [This Course in a Foundation Course]
- Course Requirement: There are no course requirements or prerequisites
Assessment Methods:
- Final Hand-On Exam (30% of Total Grade)
- Final Project/Case Study Presentation (30% of Total Grade)
- Quizzes & Assignments After Each Module to Assess Understanding (30% of Total Grade)
- Participation in Discussions & Group Activities (10% of Total Grade)
Recommended Resources:
- The Biomedical Instrumentations Applications & Design by R.S.Khandpur R.V2. 2013
- Manuals: Detailed Guides for Practical Sessions of Medical Equipment.
- Online Resources (e.g., Coursera, edX) for Supplementary Learning
Course Delivery Methods:
- Lectures (In-Person or Online)
- Each Module will include lectures, practical/case studies hand-on sessions & assessments.
Course Instructor:
- Ms Emtithal Ahmed
- Doctor of Biomedical Engineering, R&D of AI & IoT