Public Safety in the Healthcare Environment

This Anode Technical Institute course builds foundational knowledge of public safety responsibilities in healthcare technology management. Students examine electrical hazards, leakage current, and safety testing concepts in the context of NFPA 99 and IEC 60601. Coursework addresses infection prevention, equipment decontamination, hazardous materials, and radiation and laser safety. Simulated hands-on labs emphasize risk recognition, safe work practices, documentation, and escalation without exposing students to energized equipment or hazardous agents. Students also practice responding to recalls and safety alerts, documenting incidents, and protecting patient information, culminating in a capstone safety-response project. The course supports preparation for the CBET credential awarded by AAMI; Anode Technical Institute is not affiliated with or endorsed by AAMI.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

CBET 101

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Public Safety and the Biomedical Equipment Technician’s Rolelecture

02Lesson 2: Electrical Hazards, Shock Risks, and Protective Measureslecture

03Lesson 3: Leakage Current, Grounding, and Electrical Safety Testinglecture

04Lesson 4: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Electrical Safety Inspection and Test Documentationlab

05Lesson 5: NFPA 99 and Healthcare Electrical Safety Requirementslecture

06Lesson 6: Infection Prevention and Equipment Decontaminationlecture

07Lesson 7: Hazardous Materials, Safety Data Sheets, and Waste Handlinglecture

08Lesson 8: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Hazard Assessment & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Radiation Safety and Exposure Preventionlecture

10Lesson 10: Laser Safety and Controlled Work Areaslecture

11Lesson 11: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Recall Triage and Equipment Quarantinelab

12Lesson 12: FDA Recalls, Safety Alerts, and Corrective Action Trackinglecture

13Lesson 13: Incident Reporting, Evidence Preservation, and HIPAAlecture

14Lesson 14: Capstone Project: Integrated Healthcare Equipment Safety Response Planassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Public Safety and the Biomedical Equipment Technician\u2019s Role", "Week 2: Lesson 2: Electrical Hazards, Shock Risks, and Protective Measures", "Week 3: Lesson 3: Leakage Current, Grounding, and Electrical Safety Testing", "Week 4: Lesson 4: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Electrical Safety Inspection and Test Documentation", "Week 5: Lesson 5: NFPA 99 and Healthcare Electrical Safety Requirements", "Week 6: Lesson 6: Infection Prevention and Equipment Decontamination", "Week 7: Lesson 7: Hazardous Materials, Safety Data Sheets, and Waste Handling", "Week 8: Lesson 8: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Hazard Assessment & Midterm Review", "Week 9: Lesson 9: Radiation Safety and Exposure Prevention", "Week 10: Lesson 10: Laser Safety and Controlled Work Areas", "Week 11: Lesson 11: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Recall Triage and Equipment Quarantine", "Week 12: Lesson 12: FDA Recalls, Safety Alerts, and Corrective Action Tracking", "Week 13: Lesson 13: Incident Reporting, Evidence Preservation, and HIPAA", "Week 14: Lesson 14: Capstone Project: Integrated Healthcare Equipment Safety Response Plan"]