Certificate
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Service Technician
A 15-credit certificate for critical-care device technicians. Counterpulsation physiology and timing, console architecture, helium drive and pneumatic diagnostics, ECG and arterial pressure trigger circuits, waveform interpretation, alarm and backup battery verification, and life-support-grade preventive maintenance. The last two courses cover advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics, then inspection, regulations and compliance.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Explain counterpulsation timing and its clinical purpose
- 02Diagnose helium drive and pneumatic system faults
- 03Verify trigger, timing, and transducer circuit performance
- 04Test alarms, batteries, and backup operation
- 05Perform documented PM on life-support equipment
Careers
Where graduates work
- Critical care device technician
- Cardiovascular equipment field engineer
- Biomedical equipment technician
Curriculum
Term 2
Pneumatics, Sensors & Trigger/Timing Circuitry
Pneumatic drive diagnostics, ECG and pressure triggering, timing algorithms, transducers, and waveform analysis.
Safety Testing, Alarms, Batteries & Preventive Maintenance
Alarm systems, battery and backup verification, electrical safety testing, PM procedures, and certification exam review.
Term 3
Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
This advanced course delves into board-level diagnostics and systematic troubleshooting methodologies for intra-aortic balloon pumps, preparing students to diagnose complex failures down to the component level. Emphasis is placed on schematic interpretation, signal integrity, power distribution analysis, and strategic repair decisions.
Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
This course provides comprehensive instruction on regulatory compliance and inspection readiness for intra-aortic balloon pump systems. Students will master standards, safety protocols, and documentation best practices essential for maintaining critical medical equipment.
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