Wireless Telemetry and Medical Device Networking

BMG 520 delves into the critical aspects of integrating wireless technologies for patient monitoring and medical device connectivity. The curriculum covers fundamental wireless communication principles, including radio frequency propagation, modulation techniques, and antenna theory, specifically tailored for healthcare applications. Emphasis is placed on understanding and managing the electromagnetic spectrum to mitigate interference and ensure reliable data transmission. Students will learn about various networking protocols and architectural considerations essential for creating secure, scalable, and interoperable medical device networks. The course also addresses regulatory compliance, data security, and privacy concerns inherent in transmitting sensitive patient information wirelessly, preparing professionals to design, implement, and maintain robust wireless healthcare infrastructures.

Prerequisites

BMG 510

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Wireless Telemetry in Healthcarelecture

02Lesson 2: Radio Frequency Principles and Spectrum Allocationlecture

03Lesson 3: Wireless Modulation, Encoding, and Antenna Fundamentalslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Spectrum Analysis and Interference Identificationlab

05Lesson 5: Network Topologies and Wireless Communication Protocolslecture

06Lesson 6: Medical Device Networking Architectures and Standardslecture

07Lesson 7: Data Security and Privacy in Wireless Healthcare Networkslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Secure Wireless Network Configuration and Testinglab

09Lesson 9: Interoperability Challenges and Solutions in Medical Device Integrationlecture

10Lesson 10: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management for Wireless Medical Systemslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Implementing a Secure Medical Device Network Segmentlab

12Lesson 12: Advanced Topics in Wireless Telemetry: Wearables and Implantableslecture

13Lesson 13: Future Trends in Medical Device Networking and IoT in Healthcarelecture

14Capstone Service Project: Wireless Healthcare System Design and Implementation Planassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Wireless Telemetry in Healthcare","Week 2: Lesson 2: Radio Frequency Principles and Spectrum Allocation","Week 3: Lesson 3: Wireless Modulation, Encoding, and Antenna Fundamentals","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Spectrum Analysis and Interference Identification","Week 5: Lesson 5: Network Topologies and Wireless Communication Protocols","Week 6: Lesson 6: Medical Device Networking Architectures and Standards","Week 7: Lesson 7: Data Security and Privacy in Wireless Healthcare Networks","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Secure Wireless Network Configuration and Testing","Week 9: Lesson 9: Interoperability Challenges and Solutions in Medical Device Integration","Week 10: Lesson 10: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management for Wireless Medical Systems","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Implementing a Secure Medical Device Network Segment","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced Topics in Wireless Telemetry: Wearables and Implantables","Week 13: Lesson 13: Future Trends in Medical Device Networking and IoT in Healthcare","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Wireless Healthcare System Design and Implementation Plan"]