Performance Verification and Preventive Maintenance
NEO 115 equips students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to perform thorough performance verification, electrical safety testing, and preventive maintenance on a range of critical neonatal care devices. The curriculum emphasizes adherence to industry standards, effective infection control practices during servicing, and meticulous documentation of all procedures. Students will learn to identify potential equipment malfunctions, calibrate systems, and ensure optimal performance to safeguard vulnerable patient populations. Through a blend of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory exercises, future technicians will develop the competency required to maintain high-quality, reliable equipment in neonatal intensive care environments. This course is a foundational step in becoming a proficient neonatal care equipment service technician.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Introduction to Neonatal Equipment Service & Safety Fundamentals","Week 2: Principles of Performance Verification and Calibration","Week 3: Electrical Safety Testing Procedures for Medical Devices","Week 4: Lab 1: Electrical Safety Testing & Basic Performance Verification","Week 5: Preventive Maintenance Strategies and Scheduling","Week 6: Infection Control Principles in Medical Device Servicing","Week 7: Ventilation & Respiratory Support Equipment: Performance Checks","Week 8: Lab 2: Midterm Review & Hands-on Ventilation System PM","Week 9: Incubation & Thermal Regulation Devices: Verification & Maintenance","Week 10: Physiological Monitoring Systems: Calibration & Troubleshooting","Week 11: Lab 3: Thermal Regulation & Monitoring PM","Week 12: Fluid Management & Infusion Systems: Verification & PM","Week 13: Regulatory Compliance and Service Documentation Standards","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Neonatal Device PM"]