Unit 3673 - Biomedical Engineering Technology

1. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology

• Definition and scope of biomedical engineering technology
• Historical development and milestones
• Importance and impact in modern healthcare
• Career opportunities and interdisciplinary nature

2. Medical Devices and Equipment

• Classification of medical devices (diagnostic, therapeutic, monitoring)
• Common medical equipment in healthcare settings
• Functions and operational principles
• Maintenance procedures and routine checks
• Troubleshooting common device malfunctions

3. Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals

• Overview of human body organization (cells, tissues, organs, systems)
• Major body systems relevant to biomedical engineering:
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiratory system
  • Nervous system
  • Musculoskeletal system
• Basic physiological processes and parameters

4. Biomedical Instrumentation

• Principles of biomedical instrumentation
• Sensors and transducers used in biomedical devices
• Signal acquisition and processing
• Applications in monitoring and diagnostics (e.g., ECG, EEG, blood pressure monitors)
• Calibration and performance evaluation

5. Medical Imaging Technology

• Overview of medical imaging modalities:
  • X-ray imaging
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound imaging
• Physical principles behind each modality
• Clinical applications and limitations
• Safety considerations and radiation protection

6. Patient Care and Safety

• Importance of patient-centered care in biomedical engineering
• Safety protocols and standard operating procedures
• Infection control measures in medical device usage
• Ethical considerations and professional responsibilities
• Communication skills and teamwork in healthcare environments

7. Quality Assurance in Healthcare

• Principles of quality assurance and quality control
• Regulatory standards and compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485)
• Risk management and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
• Documentation, audits, and reporting

8. Biomechanics and Biomaterials

• Introduction to biomechanics: mechanical behavior of biological tissues
• Applications in prosthetics and orthotics design
• Overview of biomaterials:
  • Types (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites)
  • Biocompatibility and material selection
• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine basics

9. Data Analysis and Health Informatics

• Role of data in biomedical engineering and healthcare
• Introduction to health informatics systems
• Electronic medical records (EMR) and data management
• Basics of statistical analysis and data interpretation
• Use of software tools for biomedical data analysis

10. Emerging Technologies in Biomedical Engineering

• Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring
• Wearable biomedical devices and sensors
• Personalized medicine and genomics
• Advances in robotics and artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Future trends and research directions