Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
Building upon foundational knowledge, this advanced course delves into the intricate electronic and electrical systems of medical gas and vacuum equipment. Students will develop proficiency in reading and interpreting complex schematics, performing signal tracing, and diagnosing issues within power supplies, control boards, and sensor circuits. Emphasis is placed on systematic fault isolation methodologies, enabling technicians to pinpoint failures efficiently. The curriculum also covers critical decision-making regarding component repair versus replacement, and the accurate completion of service documentation, preparing students for high-level technical challenges in the field.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Review of Electrical Fundamentals & Advanced Safety Protocols","Week 2: Lesson 2: Interpreting Complex System Schematics and Wiring Diagrams","Week 3: Lesson 3: Introduction to Control Boards & Microprocessor-Based Systems","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Schematic Navigation & Component Identification","Week 5: Lesson 5: Power Supply Diagnostics: AC/DC Conversion, Regulation & Protection","Week 6: Lesson 6: Sensor Technologies & Transducer Signal Conditioning","Week 7: Lesson 7: Signal Tracing & Advanced Multimeter Techniques","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply & Sensor Circuit Diagnostics & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Advanced Fault Isolation Strategies: Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Half-Split","Week 10: Lesson 10: Troubleshooting Communication Protocols & Interface Issues","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Control Board Component-Level Diagnostics","Week 12: Lesson 12: Repair vs. Replace Decisions & Component-Level Repair Best Practices","Week 13: Lesson 13: Service Documentation, Reporting & Quality Assurance","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive System Troubleshooting & Repair"]