Equipment Technician

COURSE OVERVIEW

Hospitals are equipped with high-tech machinery and equipment to support physicians in providing medical therapy and diagnosis. Medical Equipment Technicians are involved in aspects that include inspecting, testing, maintaining, modifying and repairing equipment.

The Certificate Course in Medical Equipment Technology has been designed to equip participants with necessary scientific and electronic knowledge and provide firsthand lab experience in management and repair of medical equipment in a healthcare setting.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Advanced Level pass

COURSE DURATION

18 weeks including 6 weeks of on-the-job training

VALUE PROPOSITION TO CANDIDATES

• Sound technical knowledge of medical equipment
• Skills to handle sophisticated medical equipment

COURSE CONTENT

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Microbiology and Parasitological
• Clinical Pathology, Haematology
• Sample Collection Procedure
• Transportation and Storage
• Reporting and Documentation
• Infection Control Practices
• Bio-medical Waste Management
• Universal Precaution