Overview

Advance Diploma in Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) is a specialized  two year/ 4 semester health professional course offered by many universities across India. The course is especially curated with great care and precision to shape future recruits into well-informed professionals that the sector requires. This comprises education in how to install, care for, and service complex clinical equipment, thereby preparing graduates to maintain medical devices of all kinds in different healthcare facilities.

While it is well known which tools and methods will be in use among different industries, students who are about to enter the field of biomedical equipment technology can learn them so that they start their careers with no flaws while on work. The program also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to conduct performance and durability testing for medical devices and developing strategies in order to optimize your operations efficiency during disasters.

Furthermore, the coursework also covers basic education in handling medical apparatus, cleaning and mending hospital gizmos, and disinfection approaches that facilitate safeguarding healthcare devices cleanliness as well as efficacy. And graduates of the program will be prepared to diagnose and fix a variety of bedside clinical equipment, offering them an entry-level position in healthcare.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 6

Course Curriculum

Advance Diploma in the Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) field—it would have a mix of theoretical and practical exposure. Important modules used in the program:

1. Basic Medical Equipment and Technology
2. Basic Electronics and Electrical Circuits
3. Medical Device Installation and Configuration
4. Clinical Equipment Must-Do Preventive Maintenance Practices
5. Troubleshooting and Repair Tips
6. Healthcare safety standards compliance
7. Biomedical Instrumentation Introduction
8. The procedures for calibration and testing
9. Clinical Equipment in Diagnostics and Treatment
10. Documentation and record-keeping for managing equipment

Career Opportunities

A career in the health sector through which students can secure a place real quick is the Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) program. Below are some of the job positions a graduate can easily be found in:

• Medical Equipment Technician
• Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Clinical Engineering Tech
• BS: Medical Device Support Specialist
• Engineering, Equipment Maintenance Engineer
• Healthcare Technology Manager
• Field Services Technician
• Hospital Equipment Coordinator
• Equipment Calibration Expert
• Medical (in Quality Control Technician)
   

The technical advancement in healthcare and their reliance on medical technology have accentuated a need for skilled technicians within various sectors, such as:

1. Hospitals and Clinics
2. Diagnostic Centers
3. Medical Devices Companies
4. Equipment Service Providers
5. Healthcare Departments and Government
6. Research laboratories
7. Private Medical Practices
8. Educational Institutions
9. Non-Profit Groups—Non-Governmental organizations 
10. Leasing and purchasing equipment companies
     

A student with Advance Diploma in Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) can have an average salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000, depending on the nature of the job and level of experience as mentioned above. The degree really sets a person up for success within the field of medical equipment technology because the curriculum is very strong for specialization and advancement.