The Medical Room’s Biomedical Technical Training
The Medical Room’s vocational biomedical technical training courses are the only competency-based, practical hands-on training courses available in Australia, NZ and the Pacific designed to teach Biomedical Technicians and Engineers the theory and practice of testing and maintaining medical and dental devices.
The Medical Room’s training courses are designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills to support medical devices safely and effectively. These courses are vendor neutral courses; during practical sessions a variety of makes and models of devices are available to provide an understanding of the clinical application, common features & engineering design, and overview of standard performance verification tests for the device range. Courses include both e-learning and a practical face-to-face session (from ½ day to 5 days in duration).
The training is currently delivered in stand-alone units that include both the theoretical and practical learning for the particular topic or device type and is specifically designed to provide learners with the competencies they require for the effective support of medical devices found in hospitals, health care centres, dental clinics and other clinical environments. Learners will gain an understanding of:
- How to work safely in the clinical and technical environments
- How medical equipment is used safely in the clinical environment
- Relevant physiology for the medical equipment type and its function
- How to maintain, test and repair medical equipment, including hands-on practical sessions with the relevant medical devices and test equipment.
Our Biomedical Technical Training Units
Unit 1a – Managing Medical Devices Safely & Effectively (Biomedical Electrical Safety Testing)
Covers the essential knowledge and understanding required before providing support for and testing of medical equipment. Provides the delegate with an understanding of patient safety in relation to medical equipment, an overview of the legislation and the Australian standards relating to the safe use and management of medical devices, and the theory and practice of Biomedical Electrical Safety Testing; the electrical safety testing of medical devices to AS/NZS 3551. Course duration: 1-day practical session (face-to-face) with e-learning (approx. 8 hrs).
Unit 1b – Patient Area Inspection & Testing Training
Focuses on Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3003 and the specific requirements for electrical installation in patient areas, guiding the learner in the practical implementation of AS/NZS 3003, and the theory and practice of routine annual testing of patient areas.
Course duration: ½ day face-to-face with e-learning (approx. 2-3 hours).
Units 2-7 include the following for the equipment types in focus:
- Relevant Australian & New Zealand Standards
- Relevant physiology
- Engineering design and clinical application
- Performance verification with dedicated test equipment
- Basic maintenance requirements
Upon completion, learners will understand the theoretical and operational aspects of the equipment, be able to perform verification testing to current standards, apply fault-finding techniques, and carry out servicing procedures effectively.
Unit 2 – Servicing Cardiovascular & Patient Monitoring Equipment
Cardiovascular equipment includes 12-lead ECG’s, pulse oximeters and blood pressure monitoring, patient monitors, defibrillators and pacemakers. Course duration: 3 days + e-learning (approx. 8-10 hours).
Unit 3 – Servicing Infusion & Neonatal Equipment
Infusion devices covered includes volumetric infusion pumps, syringe pumps, PCA (Patient Controlled Anaesthesia), epidural, TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia), TCI (Target Controlled Infusion) and feeding pumps. Also covers neonatal equipment including s premature baby incubators (PBI’s), radiant heater warmers, hybrid PBI/infant warmers, foetal heart monitors, and apnoea alarms. Course duration: 3 days + e-learning (approx. 8-10 hours).
Unit 4 – Servicing Operating Theatre & Surgical Equipment
Key devices studied include electro-surgical units (ESUs), rigid and flexible scopes, endoscopy stack systems, nerve stimulators, compression devices, operating tables, patient warmers, blood warmers and pressure infusers.
Course duration: 3 days + e-learning (approx. 8-10 hrs).
Unit 5 – Servicing Ventilation Equipment
The Servicing Ventilation Equipment course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to service and maintain ventilation equipment used in healthcare settings. The course covers essential topics such as health and safety, organisational requirements, workshop procedures, theatre protocols, and respiratory physiology. Key equipment includes ventilators for ICU and transport, CPAP and BIPAP machines, patient circuits, and ancillary ventilator equipment, alongside the use dedicated test equipment for servicing. Upon completion, learners will understand the principles of ventilation, the importance of patient and circuit compliance, the engineering design, operation and performance verification of various ventilation devices. Includes the correct usage of test equipment to current standards, apply fault-finding techniques, and perform device testing procedures effectively. Course duration: 2 days + e-learning (approx. 6-8 hrs)
Unit 6 – Servicing Anaesthetic Equipment
Focuses on the safe delivery of anaesthetics and includes principles of anaesthesia, the physiology of respiration, engineering design, clinical application, performance verification, basic maintenance and fault-finding of anaesthetic delivery equipment including anaesthetic machines (Boyles to modern machines), vaporisers, absorbers, circle breathing systems and anaesthetic ventilators. It provides essential knowledge and practical skills in accordance with current safety, legislative, and operational standards, equipping learners with the competencies required to work safely and proficiently with anaesthetic systems, ensuring the reliable performance of life-saving equipment in clinical settings.
Learners will gain an understanding of critical equipment components like gas delivery systems, medical gas cylinders, pressure regulators, scavenging systems, and test equipment. They will also learn the fundamental principles of anaesthesia and the operational aspects of anaesthetic equipment as well as fault-finding techniques and test procedures.
Course duration: 2 days + e-learning (approx. 6-8 hrs).
NOTE: Units 5 & 6 can be completed together as a 3-day course with e-learning (approx. 10-12 hours).
Unit 7 – Servicing Dental Equipment
Focuses on the maintenance and servicing of various dental devices while ensuring compliance with relevant safety protocols. It covers organisational and safety requirements, including health and safety practices, as well as workshop procedures. The unit explores a wide range of dental equipment, including dental operating units, dental aspiration systems, amalgamators, Luxor lights, dental processors, bench-top sterilisers, de-scalers, dental compressors, and laboratory equipment.
On successful completion of the unit, learners will have a thorough understanding of the legislative and statutory requirements associated with dental equipment servicing. They will also gain knowledge of the physiology and theoretical principles relevant to the equipment and its operation. Learners will become proficient in testing medical equipment according to the latest standards using specialised test equipment. This course emphasises the development of basic fault-finding techniques to troubleshoot issues, and learners will be able to carry out proper servicing procedures to maintain the functionality and safety of dental devices. This unit prepares learners to handle dental equipment maintenance while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.
Course duration: 2 days + e-learning (6-8 hours).
Unit 8 – Medical Equipment Networking
The Medical Equipment Networking course provides learners with a foundational understanding of networking to support and maintain networks that integrate medical devices. It covers both the theory and practical aspects of assembling networks, including the integration of medical devices, and is suitable for all biomedical technicians and engineers, with no prior networking knowledge required.
The course addresses relevant safety and organisational requirements, documentation, and legislation, as well as patient confidentiality and data security. It introduces networking equipment such as routers, switches, and DHCP servers, and covers networking protocols such as TCP/IP, wireless networks, and telemetry. The course also explores network installation, maintenance, and the integration of medical devices with protocols like HL7 and FHIR. Additional topics include Electronic Medical Records (EMR), network security, and PACS & DICOM systems for medical imaging.
Upon completion, learners will understand current legislative requirements related to patient data security and privacy. They will gain theoretical knowledge of computers, operating systems, and networking equipment, and be able to install, administer, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, both with and without medical devices. Additionally, they will be equipped to design, implement and troubleshoot networks that integrate medical devices with EMRs and PACS systems.
Course duration: 4 days + e-learning (12-15 hours).
Download our training brochures with overview of each course here:
- Unit 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety Testing
- Unit 1b – Patient Area Testing Training
- Unit 2 – Servicing Cardiovascular and Patient Monitoring Equipment
- Unit 3 – Servicing Infusion & Neonatal Equipment
- Unit 4 – Servicing Operating Theatre & Surgical Equipment
- Unit 5 – Servicing Ventilation Equipment
- Unit 6 – Servicing Anaesthetic Equipment
- Unit 7 – Servicing Dental Equipment
- Unit 8 – Medical Equipment Networking
2025 TRAINING SCHEDULE
| 2025 MasA1:D62ter Course Schedule | Location | Commencement Date | Course Dates |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 4/02/2025 | 4-Feb-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 5/02/2025 | 5/02/2025 (Morning) |
| 10 – Healthcare Technology Management | Melbourne | 20/02/2025 | 20-21 Feb 2025 |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 3/03/2025 | 3-Mar-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 4/03/2025 | 4/03/2024 (Morning) |
| 8 – Medical Equipment Networking | Melbourne | 4/03/2025 | 4-7 March 2025 |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Sydney | 12/03/2025 | 12-Mar-25 |
| 2 – Servicing Cardiovascular & Patient Monitoring Equipment | Sydney | 13/03/2025 | 13-14 March 2025 |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Brisbane | 18/03/2025 | 18-Mar-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Brisbane | 19/03/2025 | 19/03/2025 (Morning) |
| 2 – Servicing Cardiovascular Equipment | Brisbane | 20/03/2025 | 20-21 March 2025 |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Sydney | 27/03/2025 | 27-Mar-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Sydney | 28/03/2025 | 28/03/2025 (Morning) |
| 8 – Medical Equipment Networking | Sydney | 31/03/2025 | 31 March-3 April 2025 |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 9/04/2025 | 9-Apr-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 10/04/2025 | 10-Apr-25 (Morning) |
| 3 – Servicing Infusion & Neonatal Devices | Melbourne | 10/04/2025 | 10-11 April 2025 |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 5/05/2025 | 5-May-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 6/05/2025 | 6 May (Morning) |
| 4 – Servicing Operating Theatre & Surgical Equipment | Melbourne | 6/05/2025 | 6-8 May |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Sydney | 13/05/2025 | 13-May-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Sydney | 14/05/2025 | 14-May-25 (Morning) |
| 4 – Servicing Operating Theatre & Surgical Equipment | Sydney | 14/05/2025 | 14-16 May |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 19/05/2025 | 19-May-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 20/05/2025 | 20/05/2025 (Morning) |
| 5 – Servicing Ventilation Equipment | Melbourne | 20/05/2025 | 20-21 May |
| 6 – Servicing Anaesthetic Equipment | Melbourne | 22/05/2025 | 22-23 May |
| Course TBC | Melbourne | 3/06/2025 | 3-5 June |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 16/06/2025 | 16-Jun-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 17/06/2025 | 17/06/2025 (Morning) |
| 8 – Medical Equipment Networking | Melbourne | 17/06/2025 | 17-20 Jun |
| COURSE TBC? | Melbourne | 30/06/2025 | 30-Jun-25 |
| 2 – Servicing Cardiovascular & Patient Monitoring Equipment | Melbourne | 1/07/2025 | 1-2 Jul |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 3/07/2025 | 3-Jul-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 4/07/2025 | 4-Jul-2025 (Morning) |
| 7 – Servicing Dental Equipment | Melbourne | 1/07/2025 | July (dates TBC) |
| 7 – Servicing Dental Equipment | Sydney | 1/07/2025 | July (dates TBC) |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 21/07/2025 | 21-Jul-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 22/07/2025 | 22-Jul (Morning) |
| 8 – Medical Equipment Networking | Melbourne | 22/07/2025 | 22-25 Jul |
| COURSE TBC? | Melbourne | 4/08/2025 | 4-8 Aug |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 2/09/2025 | 2-Sep-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 3/09/2025 | 3-Sept-25 (Morning) |
| 10 – Healthcare Technology Management | Melbourne | 3/09/2025 | 3-4 Sep |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 17/09/2025 | 17-Sep-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 18/09/2025 | 18-Sep-25 (Morning) |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 7/10/2025 | 7-Oct-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 8/10/2025 | 8-Oct-2025 (Morning) |
| 5 & 6 – Servicing Ventilation & Anaesthetic Machine Equipment | Melbourne | 8/10/2025 | 8-10 October |
| 1a – Biomedical Electrical Safety (AS/NZS 3551) | Melbourne | 17/11/2025 | 17-Nov-25 |
| 1b – Patient Area Testing (AS/NZS 3003) | Melbourne | 18/11/2025 | 18-Nov-25 (Morning) |
| 8 – Medical Equipment Networking | Melbourne | 18/11/2025 | 18-21 November |
Each of the courses can be attended as standalone units, thus learners only need attend the courses that are relevant to them. The current (2025) cost of the Biomedical Electrical Safety Testing training is AUD$990+GST per person, or AUD$1365+GST per person with the additional patient area testing included (Patient area testing is AUD$550+GST/person when completed independently to the Biomedical Electrical Safety Testing). The subsequent modules are 2 to 4 days: 2-day courses cost $1470+GST/person, 3-day courses cost $1680+GST/person, and 4 days courses cost $1890+GST/person.
To book, please complete TMR Training Booking Form (2025) then email to training@themedicalroom.com.au. Please note that you can choose the training course, dates and location from the drop-down lists, and the course cost will update automatically).
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Our Trainers
Dr Dani Forster
Dr Dani Forster has 20+ years of experience in Biomedical/Clinical Engineering including practicing as a Biomedical Engineer at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital and supporting application software at Dynamic Hearing (spin-off from the Bionic Ear Institute) in Melbourne, before moving to the UK to practice as Medical Engineer, Workshop Supervisor and then Medical Equipment manager at Kings College Hospital in London.
Dani established The Medical Room Pty Ltd in Australia in 2012 and is currently the Managing Director; managing the short-term and permanent recruitment services, whilst Lead Senior Trainer, developing and delivering The Medical Room’s wide range of biomedical technical training courses.
