Patient Lifts and Handling Equipment
BED 110 offers an in-depth exploration of patient lift technologies, crucial for technicians aspiring to specialize in hospital equipment service. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills concerning the operational principles, common failure modes, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance associated with ceiling-mounted and floor-based patient lifts, as well as sit-to-stand devices. The curriculum emphasizes the selection and inspection of slings, battery management, charger diagnostics, and essential load testing procedures to ensure patient safety and equipment reliability. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, participants will develop the competencies required to effectively service and maintain this critical patient care equipment.
InstructorJacob CalhounPrerequisites
Course outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Introduction to Patient Handling Equipment & Safety Standards","Week 2: Principles of Ceiling-Mounted Lift Systems","Week 3: Principles of Floor-Based Lift Systems","Week 4: Hands-On Lab: Lift System Identification & Basic Operation","Week 5: Sit-to-Stand Lifts: Operation & Maintenance","Week 6: Patient Slings: Types, Selection, Inspection & Care","Week 7: Lift System Components: Motors, Actuators & Control Boards","Week 8: Hands-On Lab: Disassembly, Inspection & Midterm Review","Week 9: Battery Technologies for Patient Lifts","Week 10: Charger Systems: Types, Diagnostics & Maintenance","Week 11: Hands-On Lab: Battery & Charger Testing/Replacement","Week 12: Load Testing Procedures & Equipment Calibration","Week 13: Troubleshooting Common Lift System Malfunctions","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Lift System Overhaul"]