CIT Modules & Programmes - BIOE6001

Title:	Biomedical Devices
Long Title:	Biomedical Devices

Module Code:	BIOE6001

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits:	5

NFQ Level:	Fundamental

Field of Study:	Biomedical Engineering

Valid From:	Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )

Module Delivered in	4 programme(s)

Module Coordinator:	GER KELLY

Module Author:	GER KELLY

Module Description:

Students will become familiar with a range of biomedical devices and discuss the classification, function, limitations, and material characteristics desired and achieved. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance of Regulatory Requirements in the workplace. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance of ergonomics in the workplace. Students will be able to identify areas where the knowledge obtained from this subject can be related to Biomedical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1	Describe a range of biomedical components and explain their function.
LO2	Identify the considerations for selection of appropriate materials for specific biomedical devices.
LO3	Identify the importance of regulatory requirements when working in the healthcare industry.
LO4	Describe different classifications of medical devices
LO5	Explain the importance of ergonomics in the workplace.

Pre-requisite learning
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 CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Co-requisites
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Artificial Joints Definition of a joint. Basic anatomy of major load bearing joints. Overview of other joints. History and development of joint replacement surgery. Importance of Material Selection and Quality Assurance in Implant manufacture. Surface finish. Fixation. Overview of surgical procedure and Instruments. Patient recovery and rehabilitation.
Minimally Invasive Devices Definition of minimally invasive surgery. Benefits of procedure. Examination of cardiovascular and neurological devices.
Biomedical Device Development. Overview of other relevant biomedical devices.
Ergonomics Anthropometry. Static and dynamic muscular effort. Optimal use of muscle strength. Practical guidelines for workstation layout.
Classification of Medical Devices Overview of device classification
Regulation Importance of meeting requirements.

Assessment Breakdown	%
Course Work	30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination	70.00%

Course Work
Assessment Type	Assessment Description	Outcome addressed	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Device Overview	1,2	15.0	Week 4
Presentation	Assessment	3,4,5	15.0	Week 10

End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type	Assessment Description	Outcome addressed	% of total	Assessment Date
Formal Exam	End-of-Semester Final Examination	1,2,3,4,5	70.0	End-of-Semester

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 institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type	Workload Description	Hours	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture	Biomedical devices	4.0	Every Week	4.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	No Description	3.0	Every Week	3.00
Total Hours				7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload				7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours				4.00

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type	Workload Description	Hours	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture	Biomedical devices	4.0	Every Week	4.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	No Description	3.0	Every Week	3.00
Total Hours				7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload				7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours				4.00

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
R. S. Bridger 2008, Introduction to ergonomics, CRC Press [ISBN: 9780849373060] Douglas J. Pisano (Editor), David S. Mantus (Editor) 2008, FDA Regulatory Affairs [ISBN: 9781420073546] Daniel A. Vallero 2007, Biomedical ethics for engineers [ISBN: 9780750682275]
Supplementary Book Resources
edited by J. R. Davis 2003, Handbook of materials for medical devices, ASM International Materials Park, OH [ISBN: 9780871707901] edited by Gavriel Salvendy 1997, Handbook of human factors and ergonomics, J. Wiley New York [ISBN: 0471116904] Sophie Lerouge and Anne Simmons 2012, Sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices [ISBN: 9781845699321]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources

Module Delivered in

Programme Code	Programme	Semester	Delivery
CR_EBIME_7	Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering	2	Elective
CR_EENTE_6	Certificate in Engineering Technology	2	Elective
CR_EOMNI_8	Engineering Common Entry (Level 8)	2	Elective
CR_EBIME_6	Higher Certificate in Engineering in Biomedical Engineering	2	Elective

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