Medical Device Networking Fundamentals

MDC 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to networking concepts specifically tailored for medical devices and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environment. Students will explore network topologies, protocols, and communication methods vital for healthcare systems. The curriculum emphasizes data flow, security considerations, and best practices for device connectivity within regulated environments. Practical hands-on labs reinforce theoretical knowledge, enabling students to identify network components, analyze traffic, and troubleshoot common issues. By the end of this course, students will possess a strong understanding of medical device networking fundamentals, preparing them for advanced cybersecurity challenges and contributing to patient safety through secure connectivity.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Device Networking and IoMTlecture

02Lesson 2: Network Topologies and Physical Layer Components in Healthcarelecture

03Lesson 3: Network Protocols and the OSI Model for Medical Deviceslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Network Component Identification and Cablinglab

05Lesson 5: IP Addressing, Subnetting, and Routing Fundamentalslecture

06Lesson 6: Wireless Networking Technologies and Medical Device Connectivitylecture

07Lesson 7: Network Services and Applications (DNS, DHCP, NTP)lecture

08Hands-on Lab: IP Configuration, Subnetting, & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Network Segmentation and VLANs in Clinical Environmentslecture

10Lesson 10: Introduction to Network Security and Compliancelecture

11Hands-on Lab: Network Packet Capture and Analysislab

12Lesson 12: Remote Access and Telemedicine Networking Considerationslecture

13Lesson 13: Network Troubleshooting Methodologies and Toolslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Medical Device Network Design and Analysisassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Device Networking and IoMT","Week 2: Lesson 2: Network Topologies and Physical Layer Components in Healthcare","Week 3: Lesson 3: Network Protocols and the OSI Model for Medical Devices","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Network Component Identification and Cabling","Week 5: Lesson 5: IP Addressing, Subnetting, and Routing Fundamentals","Week 6: Lesson 6: Wireless Networking Technologies and Medical Device Connectivity","Week 7: Lesson 7: Network Services and Applications (DNS, DHCP, NTP)","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: IP Configuration, Subnetting, & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Network Segmentation and VLANs in Clinical Environments","Week 10: Lesson 10: Introduction to Network Security and Compliance","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Network Packet Capture and Analysis","Week 12: Lesson 12: Remote Access and Telemedicine Networking Considerations","Week 13: Lesson 13: Network Troubleshooting Methodologies and Tools","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Medical Device Network Design and Analysis"]