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EMBC - Biomedical equipment maintenance practice

Duration
9 days

Introduction
The course is ideally suited to those with some knowledge of instrumentation but lacking experience with biomedical systems. Delegates will gain confidence in working with biomedical equipment by carrying out structured, practical assignments on equipment covered during the course.

Accreditation
On successful completion of the course candidates will gain a BTEC qualification from the awarding body Edexcel.

Who will benefit?
New entrants to the healthcare sector who will be involved in maintaining biomedical equipment.

Aim
To provide delegates with a good understanding of biomedical equipment principles, applications and maintenance procedures.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:
  • State the physiological reasons for using a particular piece of biomedical equipment
  • Describe the operating principles of a wide range of biomedical equipment
  • Perform tests to assess the performance and safety of such equipment
  • Assess possible hazards associated with the use and maintenance of biomedical equipment and describe measures for minimizing such risks

Other information
This course can now be taken as two 4.5 day modules. In order to qualify for the BTEC accreditation delegates must complete the two week training within a 12 month period.

What next?
This course will provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to undertake other 3 day equipment focused courses in the Eastwood Park medical equipment portfolio.  The delegate may also consider enrolling on the:

Foundation degree in medical technologies – medical equipment pathway

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