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Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology
Course: BME101

First Term: 2020 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Introduces fundamental concepts of the field of biomedical equipment technology. Emphasis on the responsibilities of the technician, electrical safety, and knowledge of devices and their functions, maintenance, and repair.




MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the responsibilities of biomedical equipment technicians as a critical component of a diverse healthcare team. (I)
2. Demonstrate concepts of electrical safety testing related to biomedical equipment. (II)
3. Apply knowledge of healthcare terminology and anatomy and physiology as it applies to the biomedical equipment technology field. (III)
4. Identify the appropriate devices to measure or simulate physiological functions. (III)
5. Explain the applications, features, functions, failures and associated troubleshooting techniques related to common biomedical equipment. (III)
6. Recognize outputs of biomedical devices to verify device functionality. (III)
7. Analyze information gathered from biomedical technology and systems to validate and identify the source of a problem. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Responsibilities of a biomedical equipment technician
   A. Healthcare team
   B. Safety and privacy regulations
   C. Regulatory considerations
   D. Duties and mission
   E. Professional development
      1. Certifications
      2. Organizations
II. Electrical safety
   A. Hazards
      1. Patient
      2. Clinical staff
      3. Technician
   B. Electrical concepts
      1. Application of Ohm`s Law
      2. Power cord ground resistance
      3. Touch current
      4. Lead isolation
   C. Codes and standards
   D. Test equipment
III. Biomedical equipment
   A. Cardiovascular
      1. Terminology
      2. Physiology and functions
      3. Devices
         a. Types
            1) Electrocardiogram (EKG)
            2) Patient monitor
            3) Telemetry
            4) Holter monitor
            5) Cardiac output
            6) Defibrillator
            7) Non-invasive and invasive blood pressure monitors
            8) Other
         b. Applications
         c. Features
         d. Functions
         e. Failures
         f. Common troubleshooting
   B. Respiratory
      1. Terminology
      2. Physiology and functions
      3. Devices
         a. Types
            1) Ventilators
            2) Anesthesia unit
            3) Pulse oximeter
            4) Spirometer
            5) Other
         b. Applications
         c. Features
         d. Functions
         e. Failures
         f. Common troubleshooting
   C. Other
      1. Devices
         a. Types
            1) Infusion pumps
            2) Patient beds
            3) Dialysis machines
            4) Sterilizers
            5) Operating room tables
         b. Applications
         c. Features
         d. Functions
         e. Failures
         f. Common troubleshooting
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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