Module Details

Module Code: BIOE7003
Title: Biomedical Devices – Clinical
Long Title: Biomedical Devices – Clinical
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module begins by uncovering the requirements of consent and ethics for the capture of clinical information. The learners then explore various technologies and modalities used in clinical measurement such as medical imaging technology, medical laboratory instrumentation, neurological function measurement and endoscopy. The module embraces active learning insofar as the learners have an opportunity to explore physiological measurement in a laboratory setting.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and explain the requirements of an ethics application process and recognise the requirement for informed consent of participants in the capture of data for physiological measurement.
LO2 Evaluate and characterise equipment for the measurement of neurological function and engage in the practice of such measurements.
LO3 Explain the function and operation of equipment employed in critical care departments.
LO4 Describe the principle of operation and maintenance requirements of a range of medical laboratory instrumentation.
LO5 Discuss the principle of operation and safety requirements associated with various medical imaging modalities.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Not applicable
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
Not applicable
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Not applicable
 
Indicative Content
Healthcare Informatics
Ethics, consent, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), information and data capture from various intensive care settings such as; special care units, intensive care units, coronary care units, ambulatory physiological monitoring and telemetry systems. Ehealth, telehealth and remote medicine. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Health Level 7 (HL7) messaging standards, hardware infrastructure.
Neurological Function Measurement
The human nervous system, Instrumentation for measuring anatomical and physiological parameters of the brain, neural stimulation, cerebral angiography, cranial X-rays, brain scans, ultrasonic equipment, electroencephalography (EEG), EEG electrodes and the 10-20 system, EEG diagnostic uses and sleep patterns, visual and auditory evoked potential recordings, EEG telemetry system, typical EEG system artifacts, faults, troubleshooting and maintenance. Laboratory practice of EEG measurement.
Medical Laboratory Instrumentation
Overview of pathology laboratory instrumentation, blood tests, colorimeter, flame photometer, spectrophotometer, blood cell counters, chromatography and high pressure liquid chromatography, pH/blood gas analyser and autoanalyser.
Endoscopy
Bending light and image formation, fiber optics, medical applications of fiber optics such as endoscopes and laparoscopes. Endoscope construction, maintenance and reprocessing. Robotic surgery and virtual or augmented reality in the operation room.
Medical Ultrasound
Ultrasound transducers, absorption and attenuation of ultrasound energy. Scan modes and scanning systems, Doppler effect, transcutaneous Doppler flow detectors, flowmeters, ultrasonic blood pressure measurement, echoencephalography.
Medical Imaging
Types and uses of X-ray and nuclear medical equipment, nature and types of nuclear radiation. Units for measuring radioactivity. Health dangers from X-ray and nuclear radiation. Block diagram and operation of an X-ray machine, block diagram and operation of a fluoroscopic machine, block diagram and operation of a Nuclear Medicine System. Calibration, typical faults and troubleshooting procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Mid-Semester closed book examination of theoretical aspect of the module.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Physiological Measurement Laboratory Report
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and discussion to address the learning outcomes and indicative content Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Physiological Measurement Laboratory Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Engaging with the indicative content, reflecting on and researching laboratory sessions Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and discussion to address the learning outcomes and indicative content Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Physiological Measurement Laboratory Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Engaging with the indicative content, reflecting on and researching laboratory sessions Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kane S.A., Gelman B. A.. (2020), Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine, 3rd. 8, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781138036031].
  • Barbara L. Christe. (2018), Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation: The Technology of Patient Care, 2nd. Cambridge University Press, p.236, [ISBN: 9781107185012].
  • Khandpur, R.S.. (2004), Biomedical Instrumentation: Technology and Applications, 1st. McGraw-Hill Professional, USA, [ISBN: 9780071447843].
  • Taktak A., Ganney P., Long D., Axel R.. (2019), Clinical Engineering A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers, 2nd. Academic Press, p.552, [ISBN: 9780081026946].
  • Bronzino J. D., Peterson D.R.. (2015), The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, 4th. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781439863114].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIME_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering 6 Mandatory