This concept is intended to help develop a course of lectures specially aimed at training medical engineering students within
the scope of Engineering or Bachelor studies at an institute of higher education.
It should contain and illustrate basic aspects regarding the
content of a course of lectures with its emphasis on “Safety
in Medical Engineering”.
This instructional concept should also provide information
and procedural instructions on drafting a lecture or lecture manuscript.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Safety in Medical Engineering
- Aims of the Course
- Legal Regulations
- Tasks of a Medical Engineer
- Mechanical Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Current, Voltage, Resistance
- Resistances in the Human Body
- Effects of Electricity on the Human Body
- Electrical Safety Precautions
- Power Supply Systems
- IEC Protection Classes
- Classification of Locations Used for Medical Purposes
- Currents and Leakage Currents in Medical Engineering
- Electrical Safety Measurements
- Safety-Related Controls
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This course concept aims to provide medical engineering students with a comprehensive understanding of safety principles within their field. It focuses on equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle medical devices and equipment responsibly, including the development, construction, and use of such apparatus. The course also emphasizes the legal framework surrounding medical device safety.
- Understanding the principles of electrical, mechanical, and chemical safety in medical engineering
- Developing knowledge of specific legal regulations and standards relevant to medical devices
- Learning to identify and prevent potential risks associated with medical devices
- Gaining practical experience through laboratory exercises
- Building skills in assessing safety-related issues and implementing solutions to prevent errors
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the concept and outlines its objectives. It emphasizes the importance of safety in medical engineering and highlights the various aspects encompassed within this broad theme.
- Safety in Medical Engineering: This chapter delves into the specific areas of safety relevant to medical devices and equipment, including electrical safety, mechanical safety, chemical and hygienic safety, and the safety of the devices themselves. It focuses primarily on electrical safety and mentions how other areas can be addressed in related lecture courses.
- Aims of the Course: This section outlines the course's primary objectives, which are to educate medical engineering students on responsible handling and use of medical devices, the special requirements of medical apparatus development and construction, the risks associated with specific medical devices, and methods for preventing these risks. It also highlights the importance of familiarizing students with relevant legal regulations and standards.
- Main Legal Regulations: This chapter presents a selection of key legal regulations, directives, and standards that students should be familiar with. It focuses on the Medical Devices Act (MPG), the Medical Devices Operator Ordinance (MPBetreibV), and several relevant DIN EN standards.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The core focus of this course is safety in medical engineering, emphasizing electrical safety, legal regulations, and responsible handling of medical devices. It covers key concepts like electrical safety principles, relevant legal frameworks, risk identification and prevention, practical application of standards, and the development and construction of safe medical apparatus. This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure safe and responsible use of medical technology in their future professional practice.
- Quote paper
- Thomas Lekscha (Author), 2010, Concept for the Development of a Course of Lectures at Higher Education Level for Training Students of Medical Engineering, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/159741
