Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/28/96
HCE113 19966-20065	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Biomedical Electronics I
Electronic concepts, electrical connections including grounding, and electrical and patient safety. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HCE113   19966-20065	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)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
HCE113   19966-99999	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

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