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Course: Translational & Clinical Technologies

Clinical Engineering

Imagine being the behind-the-scenes expert ensuring that every medical device, from infusion pumps to MRI machines, operates seamlessly and safely. This is the world of clinical engineering, where technology and patient care intersect. In this course, you'll dive into the essentials of managing medical devices in a clinical setting, from regulatory standards and maintenance protocols to advanced troubleshooting and equipment lifecycle management. Each module covers critical areas like medical device reliability, preventive maintenance, and life cycle cost analysis, equipping you to oversee.

• Translational & Clinical Technologies
• Human-Centric Specializations

14 chapters. Online and self-paced, in English, on the BMEssentia Platform.

What you will learn

• Mastering Medical Device Directives: Understand CE marking requirements and regulatory compliance for safe device operation in clinical environments.
• Reliability and Safety Management: Learn techniques for evaluating and enhancing the reliability of medical devices, reducing downtime, and ensuring patient safety.
• Acquisition and Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Develop skills in technology acquisition, cost-benefit analysis, and lifecycle management to optimize resource allocation.
• Preventive Maintenance Protocols: Create and implement preventive maintenance schedules to prolong equipment life and reduce the likelihood of failures
• Calibration Techniques: Gain proficiency in calibrating various clinical devices to maintain accuracy and performance.
• Management of External Service Providers: Learn to select, evaluate, and oversee external vendors for specialized device repairs and maintenance.
• Inventory and Resource Allocation: Efficiently manage equipment inventories and allocate resources to meet operational demands.
• Health Devices IPM System: Implement integrated product management (IPM) systems for streamlined equipment tracking and maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and Corrective Maintenance: Develop problem-solving skills for addressing unexpected device malfunctions and ensuring quick restoration.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives: Design and implement quality assurance measures that support continuous improvement in clinical engineering operations.

Modules

1. Medical Device Directives and (CE) Marking
2. Medical Device Reliability and Safety
3. Acquiring New Technologies and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
4. Clinical Equipment Management and Medical Instrumentation Programs
5. Health Devices IPM System
6. Safety and Performance of Medical Devices
7. Uncertainty of Measurements
8. Quality Improvement and Clinical Engineering Programs
9. Standards for Clinical Engineering
10. Adverse Events and Medical Device Recalls
11. Codes & Standards and Safety Protocols
12. JCI Standards and Risk Management
13. Patient Safety
14. Medical Device Risk Management

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