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Biomedical Electronic Technology II
Course: EEG116

First Term: 2016 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Electronic concepts, electrical connections including grounding, and electrical and patient safety as applied to medical electronic technology and monitoring applications within the fields of electroneurodiagnostic technology and polysomnography technology.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the use and features of basic electronic components. (I)
2. Utilize basic electronic concepts to understand the operation of electronic equipment used in electroneurodiagnostics and polysomnographic technology and to perform basic troubleshooting. (I, VI)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical instrumentation. (II)
4. Define bioelectrical potential. (III)
5. Demonstrate understanding of electrode applications. (IV)
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of operation of biometric patient sensors. (IV)
7. Demonstrate knowledge of proper grounding and patient safety. (V)
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of patient care monitoring. (VI)
9. Evaluate the advantages, disadvantages and drawbacks of various electroneurodiagnostic and polysomnographic technology monitoring techniques. (VI, VIII)
10. Describe biotelemetry and computers in biomedical instrumentation. (VII, VIII)
11. Demonstrate knowledge of computer software commonly found in electroneurodiagnostic and polysomnographic technology laboratories. (VII, VIII)
12. Demonstrate knowledge of the use of computers in biomedical instrumentation. (VII, VIII)
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the components of a personal computer system and their operation. (VIII)
14. Apply electrical safety as it relates to patient care monitoring. (IX)
15. Define the use and feature of ancillary devices for polysomnographic technology. (X)
16. Demonstrate knowledge of technological principles and operation of respiratory gas monitoring equipment including; capnography, transcutaneous gas analyzers and pulse oximetry. (X)
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. Introduction to Electronics
   A. Ohm`s Law
   B. Power Supplies/Batteries
   C. Electronic Components
   D. Basic Circuits
      1. Amplifiers
      2. Filters

II. Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation
   A. History
   B. Systems
   C. Problems

III. Bioelectrical Potentials
   A. Electrodes
   B. Electrocardiogram (EKG) Potentials
   C. Electroencephalogram (EEG) Potentials

IV. Electrodes
   A. Theory
   B. Biopotential Electrodes
   C. Biochemical Electrodes

V. Electrical Safety
   A. Grounding
      1. Equipment
      2. Patient
   B. Insulation
   C. Patient Safety

VI. Patient Monitoring
   A. Elements of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
   B. Elements of an Operating Room (OR)
   C. Pacemakers
   D. Defibrillators
   E. Troubleshooting

VII. Biotelemetry/LongTerm EEG Monitoring
   A. Introductions
   B. Applications

VIII. Computers in Biomedical Instrumentation
   A. Introduction
   B. Interfacing
   C. Application

IX. Electrical Safety of Medical Equipment
   A. Physiological Effects
   B. Shock Hazards from Electrical Equipment
   C. Accident Prevention

X. Polysomnography Ancillary Equipment
   A. Oximetry
      1. Introduction
      2. Interfacing
      3. Application
      4. Troubleshooting
   B. Capnography
      1. Introduction
      2. Interfacing
      3. Application
      4. Troubleshooting
   C. Transcutaneous Gas Monitoring
      1. Introduction
      2. Interfacing
      3. Application
      4. Troubleshooting
   D. Positive Airway Pressure Systems
      1. Introduction
      2. Interfacing
      3. Application
      4. Troubleshooting
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2016

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