ELT 584 - Medical Electronics I

1. Complete a self-paced study of medical terminology
   1. Define medical terminology
   2. Complete Programmed study materials and Homework
   3. Complete Programmed evaluations.
   4. Incorporate medical terminology in Biomedical field
2. Explain the responsibilities of a biomedical equipment technician
   1. Explain the training requirement of a BMET
   2. Explain the roles of a BMET
   3. Identify career opportunities for BMETs
   4. Define the requirements for AAMI certifications examination
3. Identify the major publications and organizations concerned with patient safety
   1. Report on organizations concerning patient safety
   2. Describe the local and state code requirements for patient safety
   3. Describe the local and state code requirements for electrical safety
4. Explain how preventative maintenance can reduce electrical hazards and improve patient safety
   1. Describe equipment inspections
   2. Describe inspection documentation
   3. Describe results of equipment inspections
   4. Describe Policies and Procedures
   5. Describe program evaluation and quality improvement
   6. Describe medical equipment safety program inspections and evaluations
   7. Describe procedures for medical equipment recalls
5. Describe technician safety strategies
   1. Describe the function of OSHA
   2. Describe the Universal Precautions procedures
   3. Describe Blood borne pathogens and safety
   4. Explain the HIPPA law and BMET responsibility
   5. Describe safe Lifting
   6. Describe immunizations common for BMET
   7. Describe Personal Protective Equipment
6. Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology for the BMET
   1. Describe the major systems of the body
   2. Describe major organ functio
   3. Describe the circulatory system
   4. Describe the nervous system
   5. Describe the gastrointestinal system
   6. Describe the endocrine system
   7. Describe the respiratory system
7. Learn the major departments in a hospital
   1. Describe the function of the major hospital departments
   2. Describe the medical equipment found in major hospital departments
   3. Explain BMET roles in each department
8. Know the major medical equipment categories
   1. Describe laboratory equipment
   2. Describe surgical equipment
   3. Describe imaging equipment
   4. Describe monitoring equipment
   5. Describe life support equipment
   6. Describe diagnostic equipment
   7. Describe ancillary equipment
9. Learn about computers and networks in a medical facility
   1. Explain databases
   2. Describe computer networks
   3. Describe the importance of medical networks
   4. Research the use of computers in medical systems
10. Research the purchasing process
    1. Explain needs analysis
    2. Explain stakeholders
    3. Describe steps to establish a budget
    4. Explain the research process for selecting equipment
    5. Describe a “RFP”
11. Learn about biomedical equipment technician project management responsibilities
    1. Describe project management roles
    2. Describe resource management
    3. Explain the steps for completing a project
    4. Commissioning
12. Describe continuing education for BMETs
    1. Explain the types of vendor training
    2. Explain the types of vendor training
    3. Explain in-house training
    4. Explain in-service training
    5. Describe BMET career specialization
    6. Explore the benefits and needs for certificatons