MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

HCE113  2006 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Biomedical Electronics I

1.

Define the use and features of basic electronic components. (I)

2.

Define biomedical instrumentation. (II)

3.

Define bioelectrical potential. (III)

4.

Identify and define electrode applications. (IV)

5.

Describe proper grounding and patient safety. (V)

6.

Describe the elements of patient care monitoring. (VI)

7.

Utilize basic electronic concepts to understand the operation of electronic equipment used in electroneurodiagnostics and to perform basic troubleshooting. (I)(VI)

8.

Describe biotelemetry and computers in biomedical instrumentation. (VII)(VIII)

9.

Apply electrical safety as it relates to patient care monitoring. (IX)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

HCE113  2006 Fall – 2009 Summer II

Biomedical Electronics I

I. Introduction to Electronics

A. Ohm's Law

B. Power supplies/batteries

C. Electronic components

D. Basic circuits

1. Amplifiers

2. Filters

II. Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation

A. History

B. Systems

C. Problems

III. Bioelectrical Potentials

A. Electrodes

B. EKG potentials

C. EEG potentials

IV. Electrodes

A. Theory

B. Biopotential electrodes

C. Biochemical electrodes

V. Electrical Safety

A. Grounding

1. Equipment

2. Patient

B. Insulation

C. Patient safety

VI. Patient Monitoring

A. Elements of an Intensive Care Unit(ICU)

B. Pacemakers

C. Defibrillators

D. Troubleshooting

VII. Biotelemetry

A. Introductions

B. Applications

VIII. Computers in Biomedical Instrumentation

A. Introduction

B. Interfacing

C. Application

IX. Electrical Safety of Medical Equipment

A. Physiological effects

B. Shock hazards from electrical equipment

C. Accident prevention