Cardiovascular Equipment Level 3
This course covers introductions to, Principles of and Practical Equipment aspects of the following: ECG monitoring and diagnostics, Defibrillation, Pacemakers, Pulse Oximetry and Blood Pressure monitoring.
Who Should Attend:
The course provides an excellent grounding for medical engineering staff involved with the servicing and maintenance of cardiovascular equipment.
Pre-requisites:
Learners must have completed our Level 3 Electrical Safety Testing course or have proof of electrical safety testing competence. The minimum age for entry onto the course is 18 years old.
Course Aim:
To provide learners with the basic knowledge and practical experience needed in order to be able to carry out inspection, servicing and repairs across a variety of cardiovascular pieces of biomedical equipment in accordance with the National Occupational Standard.
Course Objectives:
On conclusion of the course the learners will be able to:
- Describe and explain the physiological effects of electricity on the body and heart.
- Describe the techniques used for pulse oximetry and blood pressure monitoring.
- Describe the engineering and functional operation of cardiovascular equipment.
- Carry out inspection, testing, fault finding and servicing of cardiovascular equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ information.
Qualification:
On successful completion of the course, learners will gain a Level 3 award in Servicing Cardiovascular Equipment.
What Next?
Learners should consider enrolling on one of our 3-day equipment specific programmes to provide further focus on particular medical equipment.
Learners should also consider enrolling on the Level 5 Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies.