Understand what Biomedical Technology is and identify its areas of application.
Recognize the central systems and types of medical devices used in healthcare institutions.
Understand the concept of electrical safety in hospitals and explain the working principles, usage areas, and basic physiological measurement systems of medical devices (e.g., ECG, EEG, EMG, sphygmomanometer).
Acquire knowledge about dialysis machines, including their usage, working principles, and application areas.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
The content of this course aims to give some basic information about basic circuit theory, give the definition of biomedical technology, define medical equipment and their application areas, and give some basic information about medical imaging systems.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Electricity and Electronics
2nd Week
Definition, Benefits, and Application Areas of Biomedical Technology
3rd Week
Central Systems in Healthcare Institutions
4th Week
Electrical Safety in Hospitals
5th Week
Definition and Classification of Medical Devices
6th Week
Classification of Medical Devices ? Diagnostic Devices
7th Week
Classification of Medical Devices ? Therapeutic Devices
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Physiological Signal Generators (EEG, EMG, ECG)
10th Week
Devices Used in Hemodialysis Units (Bedside Monitor, Defibrillator, Suction Device, Sphygmomanometer)
11th Week
Hemodialysis Device
12th Week
Hemodialysis Device
13th Week
Presentations
14th Week
Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading
Moodle Lecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Problem Solving
Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
