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Clinical Engineering (BMEN90003)

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AIMS

This subject introduces students to the special requirements necessary for managing Medical Devices and Clinical/Biotechnological Environments. Topics covered include: detailed analysis of the cardiopulmonary system, including computer-aided modelling of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system; electrical devices that monitor/support these systems, international/national electrical/biological regulatory bodies and standards.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Topics include:

  • Management of Medical Devices – the regulations, classifications and standard of Medical Devices. In particular AS3200 series of standards and AS3551 standard.
  • Management of Clinical Areas – environmental control and electrical isolation in accordance to AS3000 and AS3003.
  • The Respiratory System – anatomy, physiology, mechanics of static and dynamics of breathing is monitored and modelled.
  • The Cardiovascular System – anatomy, physiology, mechanics of static and dynamics of blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Electrophysiology – cellular physiology, electrical equivalent models, dipole models and Einthoven’s model of the Electrocardiogram.
  • These topics are complemented by exposure to Medical Devices in the Clinical Environment and use of software tools for modelling and parameter estimations in the Laboratory/Clinic.

Intended learning outcomes

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)


Having completed this unit the student is expected to:



  • describe the structure and function of cellular and cardiopulmonary systems.
  • interpret various measures of dynamic responses of the cardiopulmonary system.
  • Calculate vascular resistances using thermodilution techniques.
  • Implement and evaluate a physiological model on a computer.
  • Develop models for analysing physiological systems to determine physiological parameters.
  • Design a monitoring system to monitor a specific physiological process.
  • Describe the principles underlying various life support devices.
  • Identify types of medical devices and their safety requirements.
  • Identify clinical and biotechnological workplace areas with their specialised environmental requirements.
  • Identify the type of methodology required to analyse different systems using clinical studies.

Generic skills

  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
  • Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team leader.
  • Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them.
  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity and for the ethics of scholarship.

Last updated: 3 November 2022