Medical Equipment Networking

Our comprehensive course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of network development, management, and troubleshooting in medical environments. In today’s interconnected world, a robust understanding of networking is essential for seamless communication, efficient data transmission, and optimal functionality of medical devices and IT systems.

Why Choose Our Course?

  • Expert-Led Learning: Learn from experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of both networking and healthcare systems.
  • Practical Focus: Benefit from hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and practical simulations that mirror the challenges faced in medical networking environments.
  • Career Enhancement: Acquire skills that are highly sought after in the healthcare industry, opening doors to new career opportunities and advancement.

Who Should Attend:

The course provides the knowledge and practical ability for medical engineering staff involved with the servicing, maintenance and set up of medical device networks and networkable medical devices and test equipment. Our course is aimed at Bio Medical engineers or Clinicians who facilitate networked medical equipment in the Hospital environment. It also helps bridge the gap between Engineering and IT responsibilities and is also suitable for those wishing to gain greater insight into networking in the Healthcare sector.

Pre-requisites:

Some familiarity with networked medical devices would be advantageous but not essential. The minimum age for entry onto the course is 18 years old. minimum age.

Course Aim:

To provide the knowledge and practical skills to effectively network medical devices using current medical equipment, programming languages and hospital IT infrastructure.

Course overview:

    • Explore the evolution of networking from local networks to the global infrastructure of the Internet.
    • Understand network models and their implementation in various contexts.
    • Learn about essential networking hardware such as switches, routers, hubs, servers (physical and virtual), wireless access points and where they feature in the OSI / TCP/IP models.
    • Switches, routers, servers and wireless access points
    • Gain insights into the types and functionalities of different hardware components.

    • Develop the skills needed to build and repair RJ45/ethernet cables.

    • Learn about different categories of cables, network speeds, and their applications.

    • Understand how to build and maintain both wireless and wired networks, including connecting medical devices and IT equipment.

    • Delve into the structure and transmission of coherent data packages.

    • Gain proficiency in IPV4/IPV6 operation, including IP addressing and subnet masks.

    • Use network management software for simple packet analysis to identify and resolve issues with connections and data transmission.

    • Learn Wi-Fi signal analysis techniques for effective troubleshooting in business environments.

    • Understand the integration of various medical modalities into a network, including interface engines, central stations, workstations, and nurses’ stations.

    • Explore the role of databases and hospital information systems (HIS, EPRs, EHRs, LIS, RIS) in network integration.

    • Learn about the benefits and use of HL7 in healthcare networking.

    • Gain hands-on experience in building networks, establishing connections to medical devices, and verifying their presence using diagnostic techniques.

    • Configure and establish DICOM viewer/PACS server integration for the transmission of modality images.

    • Establish and troubleshoot a networked virtual ward with various medical devices.

    • Physical equipment and Software security
      • MAC addresses
      • Access – Mobile phones, USB sticks, Patients, IoT devices
    • OEM software
      • Access to the Internet/Intranet
    • Software as a medical device(SaMD) / Software in a medical device (SiMD)
    • NHS Cyber security
      • Processes and procedures
      • Responsible persons
      • Support / resources
      • Alerting system
      • Reporting Cyber attacks

Course Objectives:

  • Understand Network models and how they are implemented in their own environment
  • Build, Maintain and Repair a Network
  • Understand and use distinct types of Networking Hardware
  • Understand and use packet analysis tools to monitor your network
  • Understand the use of communication protocols for effective data transmission
  • Undertake practical analysis, troubleshooting and maintenance of Medical Devices on a network
  • Understand and undertake Integrating Modalities into a network

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, fully verified 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)

What Next?

Learners should consider enrolling on one of our 3-day equipment-specific programmes to provide further focus on particular medical equipment.

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  1. When you have downloaded your Course Application Form please follow these steps:

    Fill in ALL sections of the form – these need to be completed in full to process your application and register you on the course.

    1. Please add all course costs including accommodation if requested.

    2. Booking forms must be filled in for all courses per person, even if several require spaces for the same course.

    3. When your application form is complete and has been authorised by your employer/provider please return either by email or post to: training@avensysmedical.co.uk

    or Training Academy
    Black Country & Marches
    Institute of Technology
    Zoological Way
    Dudley
    DY1 4AL

    4. As per application form instructions, please send your purchase order to Avensys UK Training Ltd within seven days of receipt of your application form. Please use code TR when raising a purchase order followed by your order number e.g. TR123456. This then needs to be sent by post to the address above and/or emailed to accounts@avensysmedical.co.uk and copy in training@avensysmedical.co.uk

    5. Once your purchase order is received the course booking processes (catering, hotel, course documents etc.) will commence. Our accounts department will then issue an invoice for your purchase order.

    6. Payment for courses needs to be received two weeks before the course start date to confirm hotel accommodation, catering and course placement. Entry to the course will not be permitted on the course unless payment is received within the Terms & Conditions.

    Methods of Payment
    Cheque: Please make payable to Avensys UK Ltd
    BACS: contact accounts@avensysmedical.co.uk

    For any queries please contact the Training Academy call us now on 01562 745858 or email training@avensysmedical.co.uk

  2. Course Start and Finish Times
    The course starts at 9 am sharp and candidates generally arrive 10-15 mins beforehand for refreshments and registration. The course days typically finish at 5.00pm.

    Essentials for Arrival
    – Please bring with you a form of photographic ID, this is for registration and verification procedures for the awarding body.

    – You will need to sign in upon arrival with the Training Centre Coordinator.

    – You will also be asked to sign against your authorisation to take photographs for training purposes. The information is detailed in the pack you receive upon arrival.

    Lunch Arrangements
    Learners can purchase lunch from the Stir Cafe & Bistro which is located onsite
    at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology. Alternatively, there are
    numerous food vendors in the local vicinity.

    Mobile Phones
    For the duration of the lessons, mobile phones should remain switched off; they can be used during break times only.

    Smoking
    A no-smoking policy is operated inside all Avensys UK Training Ltd and Avensys UK Ltd premises, however, there are areas outside where learners are permitted to smoke during breaks.

    Dress Code
    There is no formal dress code – shoes and clothing should be suitable and appropriate for a classroom and practical environment.

    Accessibility
    You will be required to move throughout the building, including up and down stairs. Please let us know if this will be a problem for you.

    Car Parking

    Free car parking is available on-site at the Institute of Technology car park.

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  3. Travelling

    Our dedicated modern training facility for engineering technicians, clinicians and nursing staff, has up to date equipment and is centrally located in the Midlands within easy access to motorways and all network links.

    By road

    Free car parking is available on-site at the Institute of Technology car park.

    By air

    We’re approximately 25 miles (35-minute drive) from Birmingham airport.

    By rail

    We’re approximately 2-miles (7-minute taxi ride or 35-minute walk) from Dudley Port train station.

    Accommodation
    If you have arranged course accommodation with us, then this is provided at The Village Hotel in Dudley.

    Please contact the training team if you require your individual booking reference. Information about the hotel’s facilities can be found on their website: 
    https://www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/birmingham-dudley/ 

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