Description

A Critical Life Support Devices Maintenance Course is designed to train biomedical technicians, clinical engineers, and healthcare personnel in the proper inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of life-sustaining medical equipment. These devices are essential in ICUs, emergency departments, and operating rooms, and their failure can be life-threatening.

Acquired Skills

  • Understand the Function and Importance of Life Support Equipment

        Gain knowledge of how critical life support devices operate and their roles in patient care (e.g., ventilators, defibrillators, infusion pumps).

  • Apply Safety and Regulatory Standards

        Learn and apply international and local safety standards (e.g., IEC 60601, FDA, ISO, WHO guidelines) during maintenance and operation.

  • Perform Routine Preventive Maintenance

        Develop the skills to perform scheduled inspections, calibrations, and performance checks to prevent device failure.

  • Diagnose and Troubleshoot Malfunctions

        Identify common faults and use appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques to isolate and fix problems efficiently.

  • Execute Corrective Maintenance and Repairs

        Learn component-level repair techniques or system-level replacements depending on device type and serviceability.

  • Ensure Device Calibration and Accuracy

        Conduct calibrations using test equipment and software to ensure the devices provide accurate and reliable outputs.

  • Maintain Comprehensive Documentation

        Accurately record all maintenance, repairs, and inspections in logs in compliance with healthcare regulations.

  • Promote Equipment Reliability and Patient Safety

        Ensure that all work contributes to reducing device downtime and enhancing the safety and reliability of patient care.

  • Understand Manufacturer Guidelines and Technical Manuals

        Interpret and apply OEM-provided service manuals, schematics, and technical bulletins.

  • Work Efficiently in Healthcare Environments

Develop professional communication skills for working alongside clinical staff and understanding the clinical context of each device

Target Group

Biomedical Technicians, Clinical Engineers and Healthcare Personnel

Course Duration

40 Hours

Learning Method

Offline