Safe medical systems - electricity, gas and non-ionizing radiation, 2 Credits

Contents

Content

To ensure high patient and user safety, medical equipment is covered by special legislation. For companies and engineers, this places great demands on knowledge of risk management in the development and operation of medical technology systems. This course gives you knowledge about how medical equipment and electrical supply should be designed to ensure that safety requirements for patients and hospital staff are met. The course covers risks and safety aspects concerning medical equipment in the areas of electricity, gas and non-joining radiation safety. Furthermore, a practical introduction to  risk management is given. In addition to lectures, the course includes a practical part which is carried out under supervision at the own workplace.

The course includes two modules:

1. Theory, 1 credit

2. Laboratory work, 1 credit

Expected learning outcomes

Expected study results

The student must be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• Explain in detail how medical equipment and electrical distribution should be designed to meet current safety requirements.
• Give a detailed account of the safety issues concerning gas technical equipment and gas distribution.
• Give a detailed account of safety aspects that are important to take into account when working with different types of non-ionizing radiation.

Skill and ability

Carry out risk analysis on a medical device or method.

Valuing ability and approach

• Reflect on patient and user safety in connection with the use of healthcare technology.
• Evaluate and analyze medical technology risks to ensure a safe and sustainable way of working.
• Evaluate and analyze the risk/benefit ratio when developing safe products.
   

Required Knowledge

University: At least 90 credits completed on a three-year engineering course, or at least 90 credits in one of the main areas of computer science, electronics, physics, chemistry, mathematics or mathematical statistics. English A/6 and Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies if the education is given in Swedish.

Form of instruction

The teaching is conducted in the form of lectures, digital material, as well as project work that is carried out at one's own workplace. Teaching can take place in English.

Examination modes

Examination

Module 1: Theory part 1 credits The module is examined with a written exam. The grade on the module is assessed with Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Module 2: Laboratory work 1 credit. The module is examined individually with a written laboratory report and an oral presentation.

The grade on the module is assessed with Fail (U) or Pass (G).

The entire course is graded either Fail (U) or Pass (G). The grade is only given when all mandatory modules have been approved.

A student who has received a passing result on an exam may not take a new exam. The examiner can decide on deviations from the examination form of the syllabus. Individual adaptation of the form of examination must be considered based on the student's needs. The form of the examination is adapted within the framework of the curriculum's expected study results. A student who needs an adapted examination, and who has received a decision on the right to support from the coordinator for students with disabilities at the Student Centre, must request adaptation from the department responsible for the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on an adapted examination, which is then notified to the student.
 

Other regulations

In the event that the course plan ceases to apply or undergoes major changes, students are guaranteed at least three exam opportunities (including regular exam opportunities) according to the regulations in the course plan in which the student was originally course registered for a maximum of two years from the time the previous course plan ceased to apply.