Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
3	BYM219	Preventive Maintenance And Fault Detection	3+0+0	3	4	16.12.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	Turkish
Level of Course Unit	Associate Degree
Department / Program	Biomedical Device Technology
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	The aim of this course is to teach preventive maintenance and troubleshooting processes of biomedical devices, enabling students to ensure the safe and effective use of these devices, and to develop their skills in maintenance planning, testing, and fault resolution.
Course Content	Preventive maintenance methods in medical devices, fault diagnosis approaches, repair techniques for common malfunctions, the use of testing instruments for troubleshooting, and device intervention methods through service manual interpretation
Course Methods and Techniques	Skill-based instruction
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Instructor Ömer Şahin Şimşek
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Genel Tesis ve Cihazlar İçin Koruyucu Periyodik Bakım El Kitabı MMO Yayın No.2004/250/2 Megep Module-BIOMEDICAL DEVICE TECHNOLOGIES MAINTENANCE OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICE UNITS
Course Notes	1. Webster, J. G., Nimunkar A. J. (2020). Medical instrumentation: Application and design (5th ed.). ISBN: 978-1-119-45733-6 2. Shivan, V. (2024). Biomedical Equipment Technician: The Comprehensive Guide. 3. Weithöner, F. (2024). Introduction to Medical Equipment Repair: A Practical Handbook for Biomedical Technicians.

Course Category

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Duration	14	3	42
Assignments	3	10	30
Mid-terms	1	15	15
Final examination	1	20	20
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 4 107

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Explains the scope, importance, and fundamental concepts of preventive maintenance and fault analysis.
2	Applies principles of electrical safety, patient and user safety, and risk management.
3	Recognizes basic electrical and electronic components and performs component tests using diagnostic instruments for fault analysis.
4	Reads and applies user manuals and service documents in device maintenance and repair processes.
5	Explains the fundamental electronic and mechanical operating principles of medical devices.
6	Implements periodic maintenance procedures in biomedical equipment.
7	Identifies, diagnoses, and analyzes fault scenarios and types in biomedical devices, and implements appropriate troubleshooting techniques.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction and Basic Concepts
2	Safe Operation with Biomedical Devices
3	Basic Measuring Instruments and Equipment
4	Testing of Basic Electrical and Electronic Components
5	User and Service Documentation
6	Preventive Maintenance of Physiological Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices
7	Fault Analysis of Physiological Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices
8	Preventive Maintenance of Medical Laboratory and Sterilization Devices
9	Fault Analysis of Medical Laboratory and Sterilization Devices
10	Preventive Maintenance of Life Support and Therapeutic Devices
11	Fault Analysis of Life Support and Therapeutic Devices
12	Preventive Maintenance of Medical Imaging Devices
13	Fault Analysis of Medical Imaging Devices
14	Biomedical Calibration

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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