Diagnostic Ultrasound Maintenance
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Course overview:
This comprehensive 5 day course is designed to equip learners with theoretical knowledge and practical experience of maintaining diagnostic ultrasound devices within the healthcare industry. Topics covered include the history of diagnostic ultrasound, Operational modes, maintenance requirements and engineering principals. (Including the piezo electric effect.) Learners will have the opportunity to undertake practical engineering activities on diagnostic ultrasound machine in line with relevant legislation, regulations and industry guidance.
Who Should Attend:
Medical engineers, biomedical technicians, and clinical engineers involved in maintaining and servicing ultrasound equipment.
Pre-requisites:
Have prior experience and competence in electrical safety testing of medical devices.
Additionally, the minimum age for entry onto the course is 18 years old.
Course Aim:
To provide learners with technical knowledge and practical experience of working with diagnostic ultrasound devices in the medical device sector.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the use of diagnostic ultrasound modes in the clinical environment. (B mode (2D Imaging)), M mode, Doppler (colour, PW, CW), 3D/4D imaging
- To understand the engineering principles of diagnostic ultrasound
- To complete engineering activities confidently including Quality Assurance, preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance on diagnostic ultrasound devices
- Demonstrate safe working practices in line with relevant legislation
Course Completion:
On successful completion of the course learners will receive an e-certificate and digital credentials.
Digital credentials are comprehensive representations of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours gained through our learning programme, issued by City & Guilds.
These credentials are verifiable and trackable, enabling learners to electronically share their achievements on platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media, thus opening new opportunities for their future. For further details on digital credentials, use the following link: Digital Credentials | City & Guilds (cityandguilds.com)
