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The only one of its kind in the country, this intense, four and one-half day seminar covers the theory, operation, clinical use, and underlying physiological principles associated with a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices routinely used in hospitals. Particular emphasis is given to the application and intrinsic hazards associated with many of these devices. Applicable codes, standards, and the essential elements associated with medical equipment maintenance and management programs are also covered. Hands-on laboratory exercises and equipment demonstrations are also used to reinforce key concepts.
This course also serves as a great refresher opportunity for those attendees preparing for the CBET or CCE certification exam.
Who Should Attend?
While this course is directed at biomedical equipment technicians andclinical engineers relatively new to the maintenance and support ofmedical instrumentation within a healthcare environment, anyone with aninterest in medical instrumentation will find this course beneficial.
Seminar Objectives
Upon completion of the seminar, participants should be able to do the following:
- Understand the operation, application, and underlying physiological principles associated with a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and analytical medical devices used routinely in hospitals.
- Know the basic electrical and electronic components and circuit behavior.
- Understand applicable codes, standards, and the intrinsic hazards associated with many of these devices.
Principal Instructor
| Larry Fennigkoh, Ph.D., P.E., CCE Professor in Biomedical Engineering, MSOE Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department Dr. Fennigkoh teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology, medical instrumentation, biomedical engineering design, biostatistics, and biomechanics. He has more than 22 years of hospital-based clinical engineering experience associated with the use, testing, maintenance, and management of medical equipment. He also does forensic engineering consulting work on cases involving medical devices and patient injuries. |
Dates
Aug. 13-17, 2012
Cost
| Fee: | $2240 |
| Early Registration: | $2040 (by July 13, 2012) |
| Multiple Registrations: | $1840 (per person for two or more attendees) |
| CEUs: | 2.7 |
| Fee includes all handout materials, graduation luncheon and break refreshments | |
Topical Outline
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Breakfast |
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| 9:00-10:30 | Introductions and course overview; Intro to systems physiology | Cardiovascular system physiology and anatomy | Electrical distribution systems; isolated power; 60 Hz leakage currents. Electrical threshold of perception lab | Ventilators, Arterial Blood Gases, Pulse Oximetry. |
Operating Room Equipment: electrosurgery; heart-lung machines. Electrosurgery and laparoscopic hazards lab |
| 10:30-10:45 | Break | ||||
| 10:45-noon | Passive and active component behavior in electronic circuits | Cardiac electrophysiology, electrocardiography, and arrhythmias. |
Cardiac Assist Devices: intra-aortic balloon pump |
Skeletal anatomy; movement planes; Radiation physics and safety | Human Factors and Forensic Engineering in the Control of Medical Error |
| 12:00-1:00 | Reception Lunch | Lunch on your own | |||
| 1:00-2:30 | Nervous system and origin of bioelectric signals; Biopotential electrodes and electromyography. |
Hemodynamics: Invasive and non-invasive measurement of blood pressure; pulmonary artery catheters and cardiac output. BP measurements lab |
Applicable codes and standards: AAMI / ANSI; NFPA; JC | Radiography and fluoroscopy equipment | |
| 2:30-3:45 | Break | ||||
| 2:45-4:00 | Medical device hazards and the investigation of device-related patient injuries |
Cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. |
Respiratory system physiology & anatomy | Computed tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging |
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| 4:15-5:30 | Dinner on your own | ||||
Registration
To receive a seminar brochure with registration materials, simply fill out and submit this online seminar information request form. The materials will be mailed to you.
You may also download a copy of the complete seminar brochure (pdf) if you would like to use a mail-in registration form.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Medhat Khalil
Director of Professional Education
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist
Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor
Phone: (414) 277-7269
Fax: (414) 277-7470
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Lodging
There are a number of fine hotels in the downtown Milwaukee area, some within a few blocks of campus. Please check our Places to Stay Web page for a list of downtown and suburban hotels.
