Intro to Medical Devices and Equipment

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-IMDE

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify two ways to keep individuals safe when using medical devices and equipment.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Medical Devices and Equipment

What Is a Medical Device?

How Various Medical Devices are Utilized

Mobility Support

Review

Transfer and Lift Handling

Bed Comfort

Review

Devices to Promote Individual Safety

Electronic Health Monitoring

Health Support

Communications and Technology

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN

Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.