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EMME - Safety testing of electrical medical equipment

Duration
1 day

Accreditation
Delegates will receive an Eastwood Park Certificate of Competence.

Who will benefit?
Staff involved in the safety testing of medical equipment who require an update or refresher.

Aim
To give delegates a sound understanding of the philosophy behind safety testing of electrical medical equipment. This understanding will then enable participants to select and apply appropriate testing techniques to a range of equipment.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:
  • List the hazards of electrical medical equipment and identify their causes
  • Perform acceptance tests on electrical medical equipment to an appropriate code of practice
  • Perform routine electrical safety tests on electrical medical equipment to an appropriate code of practice
  • Record the results of such tests in an appropriate form.

Other information
This course involves a large element of practical work during which course members employ a comprehensive range of test equipment to perform safety testing on various items of equipment.

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.

Students attending this course should consider enrolling on:
Foundation Degree in Medical Technologies – Medical Equipment pathway

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