BME 2930 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 17
Effective Term Spring 2020 (570)

Requisites

Prerequisite ETS 1412C with a minimum grade of C and
Pre- or Co-requisite ETS 2424C with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course is an exploration of current and emerging biomedical engineering technologies that may be encountered in the workplace. It also prepares students interested in pursuing the CBET certification after graduation.

Course Topics

Patient Safety
  New Patient Safety Efforts That Save Lives - This workshop would include safety-driven methods of reducing patient incidents that include medical devices and documented issues like infections from electro-surgical devices, pneumonia caused by ventilators and problems with patient's drugs administered using automated systems.
Future Medical Tech
  The Future of Medical Devices - This workshop would focus on vendor presentations of emerging biomedical technology and medical devices that include use of smartphone-based apps, energy efficient technology and the impact of wireless sensors on patient monitoring.
Telemedicine
  New Trends in Telemedicine - This workshop will include information on the impact of Telemedicine on clinical services, use of remote medical devices and increase in the use of wireless applications to support new medical technology.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. Students will explain emerging biomedical engineering technology trends by:
    1. researching applications of new biomedical technological innovations.
    2. documenting emerging technologies.
    3. discussing the application of new technologies.
  2. Students will prepare for Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification by:
    1. Reviewing the requirements for the CBET certification exam.
    2. Completing practice exams.
  3. Students will research other Biomedical Equipment Technology related certifications and their requirements.

Criteria Performance Standard

Student must achieve a grade of a "C" or better.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2015 (505). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2017 (525). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2018 (540). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2018 (550). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2019 (555).
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2020 (570)

Related Programs

  1. Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET-AS) (640) (Active)
  2. Medical Equipment Repair (BMET-CT) (555) (Active)