To provide learners with the basic knowledge and practical experience needed in order to be able to carry out inspection, servicing and repairs across a variety of Medical Imaging type equipment in accordance with MHRA guidance, IEC Standards, relevant manufacturers’ information and the National Occ
This course introduces the learner to the physics of X-rays, the principles and practical equipment aspects of X-ray imaging and diagnostic ultrasound. This course is perfect for those eager to enhance their expertise and stay ahead in the field of medical technology.
Who Should Attend:
This course is perfect for medical engineering professionals responsible for the maintenance and repair of medical imaging equipment. Gain a solid foundation and enhance your skills to ensure optimal performance and reliability in your work.
Pre-requisites:
To ensure optimal understanding and safety during the training, participants will need to have a working knowledge in electrical safety testing procedures. Learners are ideally required to have completed an Electrical Safety Testing course.
Additionally, the minimum age for entry onto the course is 18 years old.
Course Aim:
To provide learners with the basic knowledge and practical experience needed in order to be able to carry out inspection, servicing and repairs across a variety of Medical Imaging type equipment in accordance with MHRA guidance, IEC Standards, relevant manufacturers’ information and the National Occupational Standard for Servicing Medical Imaging Equipment.
Course Objectives:
Understand the physiological effects of electricity on the body and heart.
Understand the principles of x-rays and diagnostic ultrasound.
Understand the safe working practices associated with Medical Imaging equipment.
Understand the techniques used in basic x-ray generator and x-ray tube.
Understand the engineering and functional operation of medical imaging equipment.
Understand the engineering and functional operation of ultrasound equipment
Carry out inspection, testing, fault finding and servicing of medical imaging and diagnostic ultrasound equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ information.
Course completion:
On successful completion of the course learners will receive an e-certificate and digital credentials.
Digital credentials are comprehensive representations of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours gained through our learning programme, fully verified by City & Guilds.
These credentials are verifiable and trackable, enabling learners to electronically share their achievements on platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media, thus opening new opportunities for their future. For further details on digital credentials,
What Next?
Learners should consider enrolling on one of our 3-day equipment specific programmes to provide further focus on particular medical equipment.
Background
Avensys is the UK’s largest independent bio-medical engineering company. We are medical device experts and we’re proud to play our part assisting healthcare providers across the UK and abroad. Our offering is simple, we can take care of all of your medical device needs including supply, maintenance, resale/disposal and training – leaving you to focus on providing excellent patient care.
Independence means that we are not aligned with any particular manufacturers, and consequently, we only ever seek to provide the best service for our customers. We make sure that devices are kept in service and that any device procured through Avensys is the one that best suits your requirements – not the one that works best for us.
When dealing with medical devices, mistakes can cost lives, which is why our culture puts staff training at the forefront of what we do. We believe providing first-class training to our employees empowers them to provide the premium, reliable service that we strive for and is the best way to guarantee patient safety.
With C.200 Engineers, Account Managers, Trainers and support staff, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality service in the industry. As an ISO9001, ISO13485 and ISO14001 accredited company, you can rest assured that our processes, environmental credentials and systems infrastructure are of the highest standard and that you will receive industry-leading services, excellent communication and total regulatory compliance.
Ownership
In 2018, Avensys was acquired by the VAMED Group, a multinational company that operates in 95 countries and employs over 18,000 people worldwide. Avensys are the bio-medical engineering arm for VAMED in the UK, accompanied by sister companies IHSS (Sterilisation) and Audere Medical Services Limited (Decontamination).
Avensys continues to operate independently of our parent company, focusing on the needs of our customers in the UK market. However, involvement with the VAMED Group has allowed us to benefit from their relationships with manufacturers across the world as well as leverage their financial might. Working as part of this international group enables us to provide our customers with an increased range of services as well as an ever-improving value proposition.
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