Introduction to Clinical Engineering

(Part 1)

Course outline:

• What’s a clinical engineer (CE).• The Future of clinical engineering.• Purchasing methods.• Offers evaluation systems.• A model clinical engineering development.• Careers, roles, and responsibilities of CE.• Clinical engineering in the middle east.

Evaluation

50 points:• 40 pt final exam.•10 pt Report.

Report:Review and discussion of a journal paper in the area of clinical engineering.

What’s a CE

• He is a professional who supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology.

• A biomedical engineering graduate who works in the hospital is called a clinical engineer.

What’s a BMET

• The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET): is the person responsible for direct support, service and repair of medical equipment in the hospital.

• Q: Compare between CE and BMET(definition, education, job)

CE Employment

• In the hospital.• In the Industry.• Private practice and consultation.

What CE’s Do?

• A technology advisor and cost effective equipment manager.

• Watching for safety and Performance.• Technical educator and trainer.• Equipment maintenance manager• Etc…