Behind every diagnostic scan or life-support device on a hospital ward sits a long chain of engineering decisions – design, installation, calibration, and years of ongoing maintenance. The Building Biomedical Engineering Expertise: Equipment Maintenance Training Course, delivered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, follows that chain from end to end.

Participants move from the engineering principles behind how biomedical devices are built and installed, through electrical and mechanical safety, calibration, and fault diagnosis, into the maintenance of patient monitoring, life-support, and imaging systems specifically. The course closes with the documentation and compliance reporting skills that keep every repair audit-ready and every device reliable.

Who Should Attend?

• Biomedical engineers and technicians responsible for equipment maintenance.
• Healthcare professionals overseeing the installation, operation, and upkeep of biomedical devices.
• Hospital and medical centre technicians handling diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
• Anyone developing their expertise in biomedical equipment maintenance.

Knowledge and Benefits:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain how biomedical devices are designed, installed, and calibrated.
• Apply electrical and mechanical safety practices during maintenance work.
• Diagnose and resolve common technical faults across device categories.
• Maintain patient monitoring, life-support, and imaging equipment to a reliable standard.
• Document maintenance activity and prepare reports that meet regulatory compliance.

Module 1: From Design to the Ward: How Biomedical Devices Reach Patients

• Types and classification of biomedical devices and their role in patient care.
• Core biomedical engineering concepts and how devices interact with human physiology.
• Design, manufacturing, and quality control processes behind medical equipment.
• Installation, commissioning, and initial calibration of new equipment.

Module 2: Electrical Safety and Regulatory Standards

• Electrical hazards in medical equipment and how to prevent them.
• Proper grounding and insulation techniques.
• Key regulatory bodies (FDA, IEC, ISO) and compliance documentation.

Module 3: Mechanical and Electromechanical Systems

• Mechanical parts common to biomedical devices, such as motors and pumps.
• Maintaining and repairing electromechanical components.
• Diagnosing faults where mechanical and electrical systems intersect.

Module 4: Calibration Principles and Practice

• Why calibration matters and the methods and equipment it relies on.
• Hands-on calibration of diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
• Verifying accuracy and troubleshooting calibration errors.

Module 5: Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Strategy

• Common faults such as power failures and sensor malfunctions.
• A structured, step-by-step approach to troubleshooting.
• Case studies covering typical biomedical equipment troubleshooting scenarios.

Module 6: Maintaining Patient Monitoring and Life-Support Equipment

• Types and functions of patient monitoring devices and their maintenance needs.
• Life-support equipment such as ventilators and defibrillators.
• Diagnosing faults and handling emergency situations safely.

Module 7: Maintaining Medical Imaging Equipment

• Types of imaging equipment and their role in diagnosis and treatment.
• Routine maintenance requirements across imaging systems.
• Diagnostic tools for identifying and repairing imaging faults.

Module 8: Software, Connectivity, and Network Integration

• The role of software in modern biomedical devices and how it interacts with hardware.
• Connecting devices to healthcare IT systems and hospital networks.
• Troubleshooting network-related and data transfer issues.

Module 9: Maintenance Planning, Documentation, and Compliance Reporting

• Building a comprehensive maintenance plan and setting maintenance intervals.
• Preventive versus corrective maintenance strategies.
• Accurate record-keeping and preparing reports for audits and regulatory compliance.