Medical Equipment Management and Maintenance: An Online Training Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Not every biomedical technician can step away from a hospital floor for a week of in-person training, and this course is built around that reality. Delivered online by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, it gives medical device professionals a flexible way to build a solid grounding in equipment operation, safety standards, and maintenance practices without leaving their department.
The course works through device operation, preventive maintenance and calibration, troubleshooting, safety compliance, and documentation for the equipment technicians deal with most — from patient monitors and infusion pumps to imaging and laboratory devices — so participants finish with skills they can apply the same week.
2Objectives and target group
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To
- Understand the operating principles of different types of medical equipment, and apply safety standards and regulatory requirements to their management.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks, calibration, and troubleshooting for common issues across a range of medical devices.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation, and ensure equipment efficiency and compliance with safety protocols.
Who Should Attend?
- Biomedical equipment technicians and healthcare staff involved in managing and maintaining medical devices.
- Medical device professionals and individuals looking to build a career in medical equipment technology.
3Course Content
Module 1: Medical Equipment and the Regulatory Framework
- Classification of medical equipment and their roles in healthcare, and key differences between device types.
- Introduction to regulatory bodies (FDA, ISO, AAMI), basic regulatory requirements, and the technician's role in compliance.
Module 2: Operating Principles of Key Devices
- Basic operating principles for monitors, infusion pumps, and ventilators, understanding device components, and interpreting manuals and schematics.
- Setup and configuration, operational testing and performance verification, and preventing common operational issues.
Module 3: Preventive Maintenance Programs
- The role of preventive maintenance in equipment longevity, scheduling and conducting regular checks, and key maintenance tasks.
- Routine maintenance guidelines for devices like patient monitors, infusion pumps, and ECG machines, tools and techniques, and identifying potential failure points.
Module 4: Calibration Essentials
- Importance of calibration for accurate operation, calibration standards and procedures, and reading and interpreting results.
- Step-by-step calibration for infusion pumps, patient monitors, and imaging devices, tools required, and troubleshooting calibration errors.
Module 5: Troubleshooting, Step by Step
- Step-by-step troubleshooting methods, identifying common issues, and using diagnostic tools to assess functionality.
- Addressing complex problems, handling software or firmware issues, and managing hardware malfunctions.
Module 6: Safety Standards and Compliance
- Overview of safety standards (electrical safety, leakage current testing), procedures for patient and staff safety, and the technician's role in equipment safety.
- Conducting regular safety checks, identifying unsafe devices and corrective actions, and documenting and reporting safety concerns.
Module 7: Imaging and Laboratory Equipment Essentials
- Overview of imaging devices (X-ray, MRI, CT), their components, and key maintenance considerations.
- Maintenance requirements for imaging devices, troubleshooting common problems, and ensuring compliance with imaging standards.
- Understanding laboratory devices (analyzers, microscopes), maintenance requirements, and calibration techniques.
- Common laboratory equipment issues and how to resolve them, using diagnostic tools, and maintaining accuracy and reliability.
Module 8: Critical Equipment, Documentation and Software
- Maintaining life-critical devices (ventilators, defibrillators), calibrating imaging equipment, and understanding high-value equipment needs.
- Creating a customized maintenance program, the importance of record-keeping, and inventory and spare parts best practices.
- The role of software and firmware in medical devices, common software issues, and updating and troubleshooting firmware.
Module 9: Emergency Repairs and Minimizing Downtime
- Importance of fast, effective repairs in emergencies, immediate troubleshooting techniques for critical devices, and managing equipment failure during critical care.
- Techniques for reducing downtime, managing spare parts and emergency repair kits, and planning for disaster recovery in healthcare facilities.