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Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Biomedical Management in Healthcare Organizations SKY640 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understand management of biomedical devices.
2 Learn device selection and maintenance processes.
3 Gain knowledge of calibration and quality control.
4 Develop risk management and safety practices.
5 Build awareness of legal regulations and ethics.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Fundamental Concepts Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Role and Importance of Biomedical Devices in Healthcare Services Presentation (Preparation), Interview
3. Week Classification and Characteristics of Biomedical Devices Interview, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Device Selection and Procurement Processes Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Maintenance and Repair Strategies for Biomedical Devices Presentation (Preparation), Interview
6. Week Calibration Techniques and Standards Interview, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Device Performance Evaluation and Quality Control Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Midterm Exam and General Assessment Other Activities
9. Week Biomedical Device Safety and Risk Management Presentation (Preparation), Interview
10. Week Legal Regulations and Ethical Issues Presentation (Preparation), Interview
11. Week Economic Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness of Biomedical Devices Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week Emerging Technologies and Future Trends Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Biomedical Management Practices in Healthcare Enterprises Presentation (Preparation), Interview
14. Week Final Exam and Term Evaluation Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Ability to identify the health needs of the community and the demand for health services ✔
3 Ability to conduct economic and financial analysis of healthcare services ✔
5 Ability to evaluate and improve the quality of healthcare services ✔
6 Ability to assess and enhance health outcomes ✔
9 Ability to apply marketing principles and methods to meet the community's healthcare needs effectively, with quality, efficiency, and equity ✔
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 100 100
Final 1 102 102
Practice 1 53 53
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0
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