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THIS COURSE IS DEMONSTRATING MATERNITY EQUIPMENTS
- Teacher: Faith Chepkemoi
Course Overview
Medical Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates principles of engineering, biology, and medicine to design and develop healthcare technologies. The course equips learners with knowledge and skills to solve medical challenges through innovation, research, and practical applications.
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Core Objectives
Understand the fundamentals of biomedical sciences and engineering.
Apply engineering principles to medical device design and healthcare systems.
Develop problem-solving skills for medical technology challenges.
Gain hands-on experience with diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring devices.
Promote ethical and safe practices in medical engineering.
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Key Study Areas
1. Introduction to Medical Engineering
History and scope of biomedical/medical engineering
Role in healthcare innovation
2. Human Anatomy & Physiology for Engineers
Biological systems relevant to device design
Interaction between technology and the human body
3. Medical Instrumentation & Devices
Diagnostic devices (ECG, ultrasound, X-ray)
Therapeutic devices (dialysis, pacemakers)
Monitoring devices (ICU equipment, sensors)
4. Biomechanics & Biomaterials
Mechanical behavior of tissues
Materials used in implants and prosthetics
5. Medical Imaging & Signal Processing
Imaging technologies (MRI, CT, PET)
Processing of biological signals
6. Hospital Engineering & Management
Operation of medical equipment
Maintenance and quality assurance
Industrial organization and healthcare management
7. Emerging Technologies
AI in healthcare
Telemedicine and wearable devices
Robotics
- Teacher: Faith Chepkemoi