Clinical Use of Infrared Thermometer

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Overview


This essential course is designed for all healthcare professionals, including nurses, MBBS doctors, AYUSH practitioners, and other clinical and paramedical staff who need to build or enhance their skills in patient assessment using infrared thermometers. In the current era, non-contact screening is paramount, mastering this technology is crucial for effective patient management and infection control.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview, starting with the fundamental principles of infrared radiation and the device's key components. Participants will learn the correct techniques for accurate temperature measurement, ensuring reliable data for clinical decision-making. The training delves into critical technical aspects, such as understanding emissivity and the distance-to-spot ratio, which are vital for precision. Furthermore, the course addresses practical challenges, including troubleshooting common errors, accounting for environmental variables, and correctly interpreting readings in various clinical and public health contexts.

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What You'll Gain


  • Fundamentals of Infrared Thermometer
  • Types of Infrared Thermometers
  •  Applications of Infrared Thermometer
  • Interpretation of Results 

Duration: 1 hour Free

Special Features


  • Designed by the medical professionals and biomedical engineering experts from across India.
  • Program is divided into various modules that are further divided into various sub-modules that participants could learn at their own pace. 
  • Blended online mode includes interactive activities and exercises for better learning.


Course Eligibility: For Allied / Paramedical / Nursing / Medical students
Course Sub Eligibility: All healthcare professionals, including nurses, MBBS doctor, AYUSH doctor and other clinical staff professional working in these dynamic sectors

Description

An infrared thermometer course typically covers the principles, operation, and applications of non-contact temperature measurement using infrared technology. Students learn how infrared thermometers work, how to select the right device for specific tasks, and how to interpret the readings accurately. The course also delves into practical applications across various industries like manufacturing, maintenance, and healthcare.

Curriculum

Understanding how infrared radiation is emitted by objects and how it relates to temperature. Learning about the lens, detector, signal processing, and display components. Understanding how the surface properties of an object affect infrared radiation and temperature readings. Learning how to choose the correct distance for accurate measurements based on the device's specifications.

This is your deep dive into the Understanding the differences in functionality and applications. Exploring devices designed for specific purposes, such as medical or industrial applications. Learning how to utilize features like emissivity adjustment, alarm settings, and data logging. 

This final module prepares you for Identifying potential equipment failures by monitoring temperature fluctuations in electrical systems, bearings, and motors. Ensuring product consistency in manufacturing processes, such as in the food or pharmaceutical industries. Utilizing devices for non-contact temperature measurement in healthcare settings. Identifying areas of heat loss or gain in buildings for energy efficiency. Utilizing infrared thermometers in various scientific and engineering applications. 

Learning how to interpret the temperature readings accurately. identifying potential issues and sources of error in temperature measurements. 

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This course is open to All healthcare professionals, including nurses,MBBS doctor, AYUSH doctor and other clinical staff professional working in these dynamic sectors, you'll gain a wealth of valuable knowledge and practical skills.

1 hrs to be complete (self-paced program to be completed within one months after enrolment.

Free of cost