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…