Covers the relevant documentation, physiology, engineering design, theory of operation, clinical application, performance verification and corrective maintenance requirements of equipment found in the primary care environment:
- Electrocardiographs (ECG’s) – 12-lead ECGs for diagnostic applications
- Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s)
- Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring (NIBP)
- Pulse oximetry and blood oxygen saturation monitoring (SaO2 / SpO2)
- Infusion Devices: Infusion pump & Syringe Pump
- Vaccine & Specimen Fridges
- Centrifuges
- Autoclaves & Benchtop Sterilisers
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand device operation and clinical application of relevant equipment.
- Competently perform performance verification and corrective maintenance of primary care equipment in the field.
- Apply appropriate Health & Safety, and medical equipment maintenance standards.
Course duration: 3 days (24 hours) face-to-face with e-learning (≈ 12 hours).
