ECE5803

Clinical management

(ENG)

T I H Brown

4 points + 26 hours of lectures and practical work + Irregular availability + Clayton

Synopsis: History, philosophy and structure of Australian Standards Association, Therapeutic Devices Branch and other regulatory bodies. Electromedical equipment standards ISO and AS3000 series. Acceptance and in-service testing standards. New equipment design, design for overseas, eg UL number protocols, testability, laws, regulations, registrations. Professional affiliations, rights and protections. Therapeutic Goods Act. Introduction to contract law, procurement, hospital administration, financial budgeting, workplace factors. Occupational health and safety, staff selection, education and training.

Assessment: Assignment and continuous assessment: 100%