EMF & Interference Hazards in the Healthcare Environment : 3 Modules

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Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
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Background - the industry context and issues relevant to the course

Electromagnetic Fields and Interference Issues affect the Healthcare/Medical Devices Industry:

On the 24th April 2004, a new Directive (2004/40/EC) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union to limit exposure to physical agents (Electromagnetic Fields, EMF) to all employees. The ‘EMF Directive’ will be soon transposed into UK law, and the whole healthcare industry will have to perform an assessment of the EMF exposure to all staff, as it will be a legal requirement.

Since the implementation of the Medical Devices Directive (MDD) in 1998, electro-medical equipment is required to comply with the electrical safety requirements (BS EN 60601-1-1:2001) and the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements (BS EN60601-1-2:2002) to be allowed to carry the CE marking.

Within the hospital environment, professionals involved must become competent managers of EMC and electrical safety.

6 IPEM CPD points per day
[IPEM]

Level: Introductory

Length:

Module 1: Two days
Module 2: Two days
Module 3: One day

Venue: The University of York incorporating the use of the Department of Health Sciences Clinical Simulation Unit (1MB PDF) and York EMC Services Ltd’s UKAS accredited EMC Test Centre at Castleford.

Key subjects covered

This unique course has been designed to provide you with an introduction to EMF, EMC, electrical safety issues for electro-medical equipment, and risk management techniques.

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Directive
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electromagnetic Risk Management for Medical Devices and Hospital Equipment
Electrical Safety for Medical Devices

Course scope

This is an introductory-level course comprising learning modules that combine to provide you with the essential knowledge required to help you minimise the risks and promote an electrically safe and interference-free hospital environment.

Who should attend

Electro-medical equipment designers
Medical physicists
Technicians working in hospitals
Managers responsible for Clinical Governance and patient safety
Healthcare facilities construction engineers

Attendees are expected to hold a recognised engineering qualification: HND, BEng, MEng or equivalent

Presenters

Dr Martin Robinson
Prof Andy Marvin
Dr John Dawson: Department of Electronics, The University of York
Dr Steve Smye: Head of Department of Medical Physics & Engineering, St James’ University Hospital, Leeds and former President of IPEM.
Mr Ian Cutler: ABHI, Regulatory Affairs Consultant to the Medical Devices Industry
Dr Didier Bozec
Mr Chris Marshman
Dr Dave Welsh
Mr Nick Wainwright: York EMC Services Ltd, The University of York
Mr Ian Gillham: formerly York EMC Services Ltd, The University of York

Module 1 – Regulations, Standards and Risk Management

Venue

The University of York with the Department of Health Sciences Clinical Simulation Unit

Key subjects covered

The Hospital EM Environment
The EMF Directive
Definition and Demonstration of EMC with Propagation and Coupling Mechanisms
The EMC Directive
The New EMC Directive
The EU Medical Devices Directive
EMF & EMC Management
Wireless Communications in the Hospital Environment
EMF & EMC issues in Building Construction, with Case-study
Practical Session: On-site Risk Evaluation and Risk Management in the Hospital Ward
An overview of EMC Testing required by EN60601-1-2

Module 1 Fees

£790 + VAT

Module 2 – Design for EMC and Electrical Safety

Venue

The University of York

Key subjects covered

Overview of EMC Design Principles
Conducted Interference
EMC on a PCB
Transmission Lines, Crosstalk and Cable Coupling
Screening and Enclosures
Electrical Safety for Medical Devices EN60601-1-1
Principles of Electrical safety
Electrical safety: Creepage & Clearance, Tests & Measurement
Electrical Safety: Case Studies and Practical Demonstrations

Module 2 Fees

£790 + VAT

Module 3 – EMC Testing Workshop

Venue: York EMC Services Ltd’s UKAS accredited EMC Test Centre at Castleford
Key subjects covered: An all-day Practical EMC Testing Workshop that will cover practical laboratory testing of equipment for electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility to interference.
Module 3 Fees: £395 + VAT