Title :
A new approach of biomedical engineering training
Author :
Nobre, Flavio F.
Author_Institution :
Programa de Engenharia Biomedica, Univ. Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract :
The development of a biomedical engineering (BME) training program at over the last 18 years is discussed, focusing on aspects related to the health situation in Brazil. This analysis leads to the introduction of a conceptual framework for BME training that could be of relevance for developing countries. A major element is a shift from a technical approach to clinical engineering to an epidemiological perspective, where one of the most important components is the development of diagnostic procedures.<>
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; educational courses; training; BME; Brazil; biomedical engineering training; clinical engineering; conceptual framework; developing countries; diagnostic procedures; epidemiological perspective; health situation; technical approach; training program;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1988. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1988.95237
