GE OEC Training : Information


GE OEC Healthcare does not provide training to independent service organizations or to contracted individuals. The training programs in this package are only available to direct and full time employees of the hospital or medical facility using GE OEC products.

Features

Overview

The GE OEC Training Program is designed to provide the hospital Biomedical or Clinical Engineer with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly maintain OEC equipment. You attend the same classes and receive the same training as our own Field Service Engineers. We offer you flexibility by providing you with a choice of the training levels that best suit your needs. We offer two levels of equipment training as described below.

Level 1: This is an in-depth theory course with minimum hands-on lab and system troubleshooting time. This course provides the same in-depth theory as the Level 2 course but with minimal supporting labs. However, all necessary adjustments and alignments are performed in class with the exception of the kV/mA generator calibration. This is discussed but not performed. System troubleshooting time is minimum also.

Level 2: This is an in-depth theory course with maximum hands-on lab and system troubleshooting time. Each topic is supported with in-depth labs designed to reinforce the theory covered. Your knowledge and skills are again reinforced and evaluated with many troubleshooting problems and a written test.


Prerequisites

The individual attending GE OEC equipment training must have a solid understanding of the basic fundamental principles of X-ray imaging. GE OEC equipment training courses are designed with the idea that all students attending have at least one year X-ray imaging experience in addition to the following:

  • Good understanding of digital and analog electronics
  • Good understanding of microprocessors and computer circuits
  • Good understanding of MS-DOS operating system
  • Good understanding of basic X-ray imaging principles


For those individuals with no (or minimal) X-ray imaging experience. GE OEC offers a five day, hands on, Basic X-ray Imaging Course. The GE OEC Basic X-ray Imaging Course (or equivalent) is a must for all individuals prior to attending GE OEC equipment training courses.


Course Materials

GE OEC provides the following course materials where applicable:

  • Service manual and Schematic manual *
  • Operators manual and Parts manual
  • Student reference manual *
  • Periodic Maintenance Inspection (PMI) Procedure *
  • Service Documentation CD-ROM (where applicable) *
  • Diagnostic Imaging text book (Basic X-ray course only)


It is recommended that the student bring colored pencils or markers.

*GE OEC Healthcare must receive a signed confidentiality statement prior to releasing these manuals.


Upon Completion

  • Student receives a Certificate of Completion
  • Student receives Continued Education Units (CEU)*



* Continued Education Units are a nationally recognized standard of achievement designed to acknowledge and provide a record of an individual's continuing education accomplishments.