Course Title: Medical Equipment Handling in Outpatient Departments (OPD)

Duration: 4 Weeks (1 Month)

Course Designed By: Skillversity

Course Overview:

This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot essential medical equipment used in outpatient departments (OPDs). It covers diagnostic, monitoring, sterilization, and emergency response equipment to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the types, functions, and uses of OPD medical equipment.

• Learn proper handling, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Ensure infection control and sterilization of reusable medical devices.

• Implement safety guidelines for medical equipment operation.

• Maintain records and compliance with NABH and WHO standards.

Weekly Course Structure:

Week 1: Introduction to Medical Equipment in OPD

• Module 1: Overview of Common OPD Medical Equipment

  • Examination tables, diagnostic kits, BP monitors, thermometers

  • ECG machines, pulse oximeters, nebulizers

  • Sterilization and disinfection equipment

• Module 2: Safe Handling & Operation of Diagnostic Devices

  • How to use and maintain BP monitors & pulse oximeters

  • Handling glucometers, digital thermometers, and ECG machines

  • Common errors and troubleshooting

• Assessment: Hands-on demonstration of diagnostic equipment usage

Week 2: Monitoring & Emergency Equipment in OPD

• Module 3: Operating & Maintaining Medical Monitors

  • ECG, patient monitors, and oxygen concentrators

  • Calibration and safety checks

  • Recognizing malfunctions and immediate corrective actions

• Module 4: Emergency Equipment Handling in OPD

  • Defibrillators, suction machines, and nebulizers

  • Oxygen therapy and emergency airway equipment

  • Ensuring readiness for emergency situations

• Assessment: Practical handling of emergency medical devices

Week 3: Infection Control & Sterilization of OPD Equipment

• Module 5: Sterilization & Disinfection Protocols

  • Cleaning and sterilizing reusable equipment

  • Autoclaves, UV sterilizers, and chemical disinfectants

  • Preventing cross-contamination in OPD

• Module 6: Compliance & Equipment Maintenance

  • NABH & WHO guidelines for medical equipment safety

  • Routine maintenance and documentation

  • Reporting equipment failures and safety hazards

• Assessment: Hands-on practice with sterilization techniques

Week 4: Safety, Compliance & Final Certification

• Module 7: Risk Management in Medical Equipment Handling

  • Avoiding electrical hazards and mechanical failures

  • Safe disposal of biomedical equipment waste

  • Patient and staff safety protocols

• Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

  • MCQ-based test on medical equipment handling

  • Practical skill demonstration (troubleshooting, maintenance)

  • Certification of completion

• Final Assessment: Practical exam on medical equipment operation & maintenance

Who Should Enroll?

• OPD Nurses & Medical Staff

• General Practitioners & Physicians

• Medical Equipment Technicians

• Healthcare Administrators & Hospital Staff