Maricopa Community Colleges  IND206   20002-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
IND206 20002-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Advanced Electrical Topics: Medical Systems
Electrical distribution and power systems for health care facilities. Ground system testing. Ground fault protection. Wiring devices. Specific wiring. X-ray equipment installation. Isolated power systems.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IND206   20002-20086 Advanced Electrical Topics: Medical Systems
1. Explain the different electrical distribution systems used in the medical industry and discuss advantages and disadvantages. (I)
2. Describe the use of electrical closets and their requirements. (II)
3. Explain specific electrical power systems used by health care facilities. (III)
4. Determine specific electrical system considerations for health care facilities. (IV)
5. Describe ground system testing required for the distribution system. (V)
6. Describe ground fault protection required to ensure a safe environment. (VI)
7. Identify and discuss the required wiring devices in a health care facility. (VII)
8. Explain use of specific wiring devices in inhalation anesthetizing locations. (VIII)
9. Describe the requirements for installation of X-ray equipment. (IX)
10. Describe the operation of isolated power systems. (X)
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IND206   20002-20086 Advanced Electrical Topics: Medical Systems
    I. Distribution systems:
        A. Radial system
        B. Double-ended system
        C. Network system
        D. High-voltage system
        E. Existing system
        F. Metering
      II. Electrical Closets
          A. Location
          B. Alignment
          C. Adequate space
          D. Ventilation
          E. Sprinklers
        III. Power Systems:
            A. Distribution circuits
              1. Essential
                a. Equipment
              2. 3-phase
            B. Emergency
              1. Life Safety Branch
              2. Critical Branch
          IV. Systems Considerations:
              A. Voltage
              B. Current
              C. Grounding
                1. Equipment
                2. System
            V. Ground System Testing:
                A. Line conductors
                B. Grounding conductor
                C. Measurements
              VI. Ground Fault Protection:
                  A. (Protection) Devices
                  B. Current-sensing detectors
                  C. Phase overcurrent settings
                VII. Facility Wiring
                    A. General
                    B. Hospital grade receptacles
                    C. Hospital grade isolated ground receptacles
                    D. Hospital grade safety receptacles
                    E. Patient Path
                      1. Bed location
                      2. Receptacle location
                      3. Pediatric location
                      4. Critical care areas
                    F. Grounding
                      1. Receptacles
                      2. Equipment
                  VIII. Specific Wiring
                      A. Within Hazardous (classified) anesthetizing locations
                      B. Above Hazardous (classified) anesthetizing locations
                      C. In other than Hazardous (classified) anesthetizing locations
                      D. Grounding in Hazardous (classified) anesthetizing locations
                      E. Low-Voltage Equipment and Instruments
                    IX. X-ray Installations
                        A. Connection to supply circuit
                        B. Disconnecting means
                        C. Supply conductors and overcurrent protection
                        D. Control circuit conductors
                        E. Equipment
                        F. Transformers and capacitors
                        G. High tension x-ray cables
                        H. Guarding and grounding
                      X. Isolated Power Systems
                          A. Switch
                          B. Secondary wiring
                          C. Circuit conductors
                          D. Monitor
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