CLINICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

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This course covers the basic models of clinical engineering practices and the role of clinical engineers in health care delivery organizations such as hospitals and clinics. Topics include clinical engineering department operations, managing safety programs, technology assessment, medical equipment planning, acquisition, commissioning, and management, selection of equipment in the design of clinical facilities, safe, effective and ethical use of medical devices in compliance with applicable regulatory standards and a clinical engineering design project. Prerequisite: BMED2500 ; Corequisite: MATH2750 (4 credits)