Clinical Engineering (BMEN90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment in this subject requires approval of the subject coordinator
AND
Both of these subjects -
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30008 | Biosystems Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90026 | Clinical Trials and Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Clinical placements are an integral part of this subject. Students will need to have completed a police check and have met immunisation requirements by week 3 of this subject. Please consult the subject coordinator for details.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous assessment of submitted clinical reports and small group (1-2 students) project work, over the semester approximately 4000 words in total
| Throughout the teaching period | 80% |
A mid-semester test.
| Mid semester | 20% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-10 are assessed in the continuous assessment. ILOs 1, 3, 7-10 are assessed in the mid-semester test.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures, electronic resources; workshop classes that combine both tutorial and hands-on laboratory activities and clinical placements in hospitals where students apply the theory.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides, lecture notes, worked problem sets, project specifications, a number of Australian Standards notes and reference text lists.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to industry and industry participation is achieved by visits to a selection of the following sites: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital, The Mercy Hospital for Women, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
Some workshops may be conducted in hospitals that are affiliated with The University of Melbourne.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022