BMDT 105 Biomedical Devices and Systems

• Describe the impact of medical devices on human lives
• Provide an overview of the different sectors of the biomedical engineering industry
• Describe the roles and functions of typical departments in medical device manufacturing organizations
• Explain the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations regarding biomedical devices
• Discuss ethical issues associated with the use of medical technology
• Describe basic human anatomy and physiology
• Explain medical device classifications and their applications
• Define frequently used terminology in medical device manufacturing
• Describe the fundamental hardware structure and software applications of biomedical devices
• Illustrate the life cycles of medical device product development from concept, design, and development to manufacturing, validation, distribution, and marketing
• Identify and describe the role of sensor, electro-mechanical, and electronic parts found in all biomedical instruments and devices
• Describe the roles, uses, and operational principles of the most frequently used medical device equipment, including biomedical imaging systems and portable medical devices
• Describe the applications, classifications, specifications, and methods of operation for diagnostic, therapeutic, monitoring, telemetry, and clinical laboratory equipment