Medical Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills to develop medical devices, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics, imaging systems, and other technologies that help in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions.
Key Areas Covered
1. Human Anatomy and Physiology – Understanding the human body to design compatible medical devices.
2. Medical Instrumentation – Design and development of tools like ECG, MRI, and ultrasound machines.
3. Medical Imaging – Techniques such as X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound for diagnostics.
4. Clinical Engineering – Managing and maintaining medical equipment in hospitals.
- Teacher: Faith Kiprop