Biomedical (clinical) engineers
~ (1) Combine knowledge of engineering with knowledge of biology and
biomechanical principles to assist in the operation of health care facilities
(2) Design and build sensor systems that can be used for diagnostic tests,
such as the computers used to analyze ...
sterilizers, blood gas analyzers, heart lung machines, and respirators
(4) Perform constant maintenance and testing for defects in machines because
lives depend on accuracy and proper operation
,(5) At times, teach other staff members how to use biomedical equipment
Master's degree
✓~ Awarded by college or university
Requires completion of one or more years beyond a bachelor's degree
Doctorate, doctoral, or doctor's degree
✓~ Awarded by college or university
Requires completion of two or more years beyond a bachelor's or master's
degree
Some require four to six years of additional study
Certification
✓~ A. Issued by professional association or government agency that
regulates a particular career
b. Certificate or statement is issued if person fulfills requirements of education
and performance and meets standards and qualifications established
, c. Examples: certified dental assistant, certified laboratory technician,
certified medical assistant
Registration
✓~ a. Required in some health careers
b. Done by regulatory body (professional associations or state boards) in a
health
care area
c. Administer examinations and maintain current list (the "registry") of qualified
personnel
d. Examples: registered dietitian, registered respiratory therapist, and
registered radiologic technologist
Licensure
✓~ a. * Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given
occupation
b. Occupations requiring licensure vary from state to state
c. Usually require a person to
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