Overview
Certificate courses in medical engineering are designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills in a shorter timeframe than traditional degree programs. These courses are ideal for professionals looking to enhance their credentials or for those seeking to enter the field of medical engineering.
Course Description
Course Code
091405T4MEN
Course Name
Medical Engineering
Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Factor | Unit Category |
---|---|---|---|
ENG/OS/MDE/BC/01/5/A | Demonstrate communication skills | 2 | Basic Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/BC/03/5/A | Demonstrate digital literacy | 4 | Basic Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/BC/04/5/A | Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills | 7 | Basic Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/BC/05/5/A | Demonstrate employability skills | 5 | Basic Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/BC/06/5/A | Demonstrate environmental literacy | 2 | Basic Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/BC/07/5/A | Demonstrate occupational safety and health practices | 2 | Basic Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/01/5/A | Apply engineering mathematics | 6 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/02/5/A | Perform workshop process | 6 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/03/5/A | Apply electrical principles | 7 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/04/5/A | Prepare and interpret technical drawings | 6 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/05/5/A | Apply mechanical science principles | 7 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/06/5/A | Demonstrate understanding of medical electronics | 9 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/07/5/A | Apply hospital engineering principles | 11 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/08/5/A | Operate and maintain hospital plant systems | 7 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CC/09/5/A | Apply human anatomy and physiology principles | 6 | Common Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/01/5/A | Operate and maintain laboratory and equipment diagnostic | 11 | Core Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/02/5/A | Operate and maintain operation theatre equipment | 8 | Core Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/03/5/A | Operate and maintain medical imaging equipment | 8 | Core Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/04/5/A | Operate and maintain dental equipment | 5 | Core Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/05/5/A | Operate and maintain maternity equipment | 5 | Core Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/06/5/A | Operate and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning equipment | 6 | Core Unit |
ENG/OS/MDE/CR/07/5/A | Industrial attachment | 36 | Core Unit |
What you will learn
Medical Engineering course equips students with a blend of medical and engineering knowledge, fostering skills to design, develop, and maintain medical equipment and technologies. This interdisciplinary program trains students to address healthcare challenges through innovation. Graduates of this course play a pivotal role in the healthcare industry, working at the intersection of medicine and engineering. They find opportunities in medical device companies, hospitals, research institutions, and regulatory agencies. Their expertise impacts patient care by advancing diagnostic tools, therapeutic devices, and healthcare systems, contributing to improved medical treatments and overall healthcare quality. Objectives of the Course Develop innovative medical devices. Enhance medical imaging technologies. Design biomaterials and implants. Implement health informatics solutions. Advance rehabilitation and assistive technologies. Expected working field Hospitals and Clinics Research Laboratories Universities and Academic Institutions Pharmaceutical Companies Imaging Centers Biotechnology Companies Government Health Agencies
Requirements
Mode of Study: fulltime Examination & Licensing: TVET CDACC Enrollment Intakes: May, September Certificate in Medical Engineering Examination Body : TVET CDACC
Course Description
The course focuses on training students on the design, maintenance, and repair of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and therapeutic technologies used in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centers.
Course Duration
Two (2) Years. One academic year is made up of three trimesters.
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade: D+ Plus D Plain: Physics /Mathematics/Chemistry. Must have done Biology Financial Obligation
Tuition fee of Ksh. 45,000/= per Trimester
Mode of Study: Full Time
Career Opportunities: Graduates of the Certificate program can pursue careers as:
Medical Equipment Technician Maintenance and Repair Technician for Medical Devices Research Assistant in Medical Engineering