Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Biomedical Management in Healthcare Organizations SKY640 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals This course aims to ensure the effective management of biomedical devices and technologies in healthcare enterprises. It seeks to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in planning, procurement, maintenance, calibration, and safety of biomedical equipment.
Course Content The course covers fundamental principles of biomedical engineering, classification of biomedical devices used in healthcare services, performance evaluation of devices, maintenance and repair processes, calibration methods, device safety, and relevant legal regulations. Additionally, the economic aspects and cost-effectiveness analyses of biomedical devices will be examined.
Learning Outcomes - Understand management of biomedical devices.
- Learn device selection and maintenance processes.
- Gain knowledge of calibration and quality control.
- Develop risk management and safety practices.
- Build awareness of legal regulations and ethics.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Fundamental Concepts Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Role and Importance of Biomedical Devices in Healthcare Services Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
3. Week Classification and Characteristics of Biomedical Devices Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Other Activities
4. Week Device Selection and Procurement Processes Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Maintenance and Repair Strategies for Biomedical Devices Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
6. Week Calibration Techniques and Standards Other Activities Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
7. Week Device Performance Evaluation and Quality Control Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm Exam and General Assessment Other Activities
9. Week Biomedical Device Safety and Risk Management Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
10. Week Legal Regulations and Ethical Issues Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
11. Week Economic Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness of Biomedical Devices Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week Emerging Technologies and Future Trends Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
13. Week Biomedical Management Practices in Healthcare Enterprises Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week Final Exam and Term Evaluation Other Activities
Recommended Sources
Carr, J. J., & Brown, J. M. (2020). Introduction to biomedical equipment technology (4th ed.). Pearson Education.
Cromwell, J., & Bers, M. R. (2017). Biomedical engineering and design handbook: Volume 1: Biomedical engineering fundamentals (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Webster, J. G. (Ed.). (2020). Medical instrumentation: Application and design (5th ed.). Wiley.
Khandpur, R. S. (2014). Biomedical instrumentation: Technology and applications. McGraw-Hill Education
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 4 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 60
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 60
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 60
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 100 100
Final 1 102 102
Practice 1 53 53
Total Workload 255
ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0