Introduction to Medical Engineering
This course provides an introduction to Medical Engineering. It offers the essential underpinning knowledge and experience to work within a Medical Engineering environment.
Who Should Attend:
The course provides an excellent grounding for anyone new to Medical Engineering, who is responsible for simple maintenance tasks or anyone interested in working within a Medical Engineering environment.
Pre-requisites:
The minimum age for entry onto the course is 18 years old.
Course Aim:
To provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and competence to work safely and effectively within a Medical Engineering department. The course aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required for simple maintenance and servicing tasks.
Course Objectives:
On conclusion of the course the learners will be able to:
- Explain the difference between volts, amps and watts.
- Explain the effects of electricity on the body.
- Demonstrate how to use an Electrical Safety Tester
- Demonstrate good care and storage of equipment relating to medical devices
- Explain the care of and use of tools within a medical engineering department.
- List the basic measurement units used in the clinical setting
- Demonstrate how to service basic medical devices such as Aneroid and mercury sphygmomanometers, Clinical Thermometry and Treatment couches
- Explain good infection control practice when accessing a clinical area.
What Next?
Learners should consider enrolling on our 10-day Medical Equipment Technologies programme for a further insight to the role of Medical Engineering.
