CLINICAL ENGINEERING

AIM

This course; has a principle focused on developing solution-oriented innovative perspectives on health systems and applying the contributions of engineering principles to existing technologies.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction to the course and clinical engineering Clinical engineering roles and profession,Medical devices and systems utilized in the modern and future hospital environment,Convergence of medical devices, telecommunications, and information technology Medical device network integration & IoT ,Clinical engineering role in device and systems design: Case study examples Health technology planning and management through the life cycle ,New technology assessment Classroom group exercise- technology assessment ,Medical technology regulations and standards Patient safety and incident investigations of adverse events involving medical technology ,Computerized medical equipment management systems Clinical engineering department setup and operations,Service delivery management and supervision of technicians Medical device cybersecurity assessment and remediation ,Operation Theatre Virtual Surgery ,Digital Twins and In-Silico Applications,Clinical Practice,Clinical Practice,Research Oriented Interdisciplinary Project Writing,Technology replacement planning Evaluation of vendor devices for purchase.

1. 1

   Provide a basic understanding of the clinical engineering profession, qualifications, roles, activities, and expectations.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method

2. 2

   Assess the current trends, challenges, and issues in healthcare technology and how clinical engineers can tackle them.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Project Task

3. 3

   Produces solutions to projects in clinical engineering as part of a team.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Brainstorming Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Cooperative Learning

4. 4

   Infers ways for health technology, management, and vendors to better communicate with clinical and other healthcare personnel

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Performance Task

5. 5

   A student can propose a project aiming to solve a clinical problem using engineering methods within a team

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction to the course and clinical engineering Clinical engineering roles and profession

   Preparation: Preperaton about the terms

2. WEEK 2

   Medical devices and systems utilized in the modern and future hospital environment

   Preparation: Search on the topic

3. WEEK 3

   Convergence of medical devices, telecommunications, and information technology Medical device network integration & IoT

   Preparation: Search on curent sample IoT applications

4. WEEK 4

   Clinical engineering role in device and systems design: Case study examples Health technology planning and management through the life cycle

   Preparation: The lifecycle information of the medical device is reviewed

5. WEEK 5

   New technology assessment Classroom group exercise- technology assessment

   Preparation: Examination of Technology Assessment Models:

6. WEEK 6

   Medical technology regulations and standards Patient safety and incident investigations of adverse events involving medical technology

   Preparation: ISO 13485 rehberinin okunması

7. WEEK 7

   Computerized medical equipment management systems Clinical engineering department setup and operations

   Preparation: Review of fundamental information on the basic operation, application areas, and classifications of biomedical devices.

8. WEEK 8

   Service delivery management and supervision of technicians Medical device cybersecurity assessment and remediation

   Preparation: General research on topics such as service management, processes, and effective communication strategies in healthcare services.

9. WEEK 9

   Operation Theatre Virtual Surgery

   Preparation: General research on the purpose of virtual surgical applications.

10. WEEK 10

    Digital Twins and In-Silico Applications

    Preparation: Search on modeling and simulation tools

11. WEEK 11

    Clinical Practice

    Preparation: Search on current clinical engineering applications

12. WEEK 12

    Clinical Practice

    Preparation: Review of the past clinical visit report

13. WEEK 13

    Research Oriented Interdisciplinary Project Writing

    Preparation: Literature research about clinical visit reports

14. WEEK 14

    Technology replacement planning Evaluation of vendor devices for purchase

    Preparation: Research on the tools for technology development planning

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• -A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers / Editors: Azzam Taktak Paul Ganney David Long Richard Axell / © Academic Press 2019 -Medical Device Quality Management Systems Strategy and Techniques for Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness Susanne Manz Academic Press
• Collaboration with TTO 3D LAB Technical Support: M. Yusuf Saatci

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Kevser Banu KÖSECOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Kevser Banu KÖSE