Biomedical Engineering Essentials: From Theory to Practice

Biomedical Engineering Essentials :

4-weeks course designed for aspiring biomedical engineers and healthcare professionals. This program provides a comprehensive overview of the biomedical engineering landscape, focusing on the critical roles and responsibilities within hospital settings, particularly in Emergency Rooms (ER) and Intensive Care Units (ICU). Participants will explore key biomedical technologies, learn about medical device lifecycle management, and understand the financial implications of capital expenditures (CAPEX) in healthcare operations.

Hospital & Biomedical Engineering Foundations
Program Start & Introduction: Welcome, program overview, intern expectations.
The Biomedical Engineering Landscape:
Key specializations: Clinical Engineering, Medical Device Sales & Marketing, Maintenance & Technical Support, Bioinformatics, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs.
Andalusia Hospital Structure: Hospital Organization Chart, key departments, patient flow.
The Biomedical Engineering Department: Organization Chart, Job Roles & Responsibilities (Engineers, Technicians, Managers), Key Departmental Procedures.
Medical Devices: Types, Lifecycle & Acquisition
 

Medical Device Categories:

Overview of Life Support, Diagnostic, and Other key device types (with examples).
Brief look at a device's journey within the hospital (lifecycle).
Device Acquisition Process: Needs assessment, technical specifications, vendor selection, importance of a device's full ownership cost.
Hospital Tour & Workshop Experience:
Hospital Walkthrough: Visit key areas (ICU, OR, Radiology, CSSD) to observe device use.
BME Workshop Time: Overview of tools, inventory, observe maintenance, basic introduction to the CMMS.
Device Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Principles, benefits (safety, device life, efficiency), creating schedules and checklists.

Corrective Maintenance (CM) & Troubleshooting:
Handling breakdowns (reporting, priority, work order flow).
Basic troubleshooting methods (isolating issues, using service manuals).
Hands-on/Demonstration: PPM procedures and simulated troubleshooting for common Life Support or Diagnostic devices.
 

Life Support & Critical Care Devices: Ventilators, Anesthesia Machines, Defibrillators, Patient Monitors, Infusion Pumps – function, safety, common maintenance.
Hands-on/Demonstration: Device checks and setup for selected critical care devices
Diagnostic & Surgical Devices:
ECG, Ultrasound Systems 
High-level look at X-ray, CT, MRI.

Understanding Biomedical Engineering:
Overview of the field and its significance in modern healthcare.
Hands-On Experience:
Hospital tours to observe device usage and maintenance in real-time.
Operational Excellence:
CAPEX considerations: Understanding the financial aspects of medical device acquisition and lifecycle costs.
Risk Management and Safety:
Strategies for managing device-related risks and incident reporting in high-stakes environments.

Target Departments :

• Emergency Room (ER)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Biomedical Engineering Department
• Clinical Engineering
• Medical Device Sales & Marketing
• Technical Support & Maintenance Teams

Date & Time: 19 Oct - 19 Nov 2025