Biomedical Engineering License Exam Preparation (ABmE)

Prepare for the NEC Biomedical Engineering (ABmE) license exam: Human Biology, Biomaterials, Implantable Devices, Medical Imaging and Biomedical Instrumentation, chapter by chapter, with practice MCQs and mock tests. Free.

Biomedical Engineering syllabus (ABmE)

1. Human Biology

   • Introduction to human body
   • Blood, molecular biology and genetics
   • Nervous system and sensory organs
   • Cardiovascular system and respiratory system
   • Urinary system
   • Biomechanics

2. Biomaterials

   • Biomaterials
   • Metals and natural materials
   • Polymers, ceramics, glasses and composites
   • Thin films, crafts and coatings
   • Biologically functional materials
   • Tissue device interactions

3. Implantable Devices

   • Cardiovascular implants
   • Orthopaedic implants
   • Urology implants
   • Plastic surgery implants
   • Ophthalmic implants
   • Tissue engineering

4. Medical Imaging

   • X-ray Equipment
   • Computed Tomography (CT)
   • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
   • Ultrasonography (USG)
   • Digital imaging
   • Basics of radioisotopes imaging

5. Biomedical Instrumentation- I

   • Fundamental of medical instrumentation
   • Patient monitoring system
   • Biomedical telemetry and telemedicine
   • Cardiac output measurement
   • Clinical laboratory equipment
   • Audiometers

6. Biomedical Instrumentation- II

   • Cardiac pacemakers
   • Instruments for surgery
   • Physiotherapy and electrotherapy equipment
   • Hemodialysis machines
   • Anesthesia machine, ventilators and infusion system
   • Patient safety

7. Electronic Devices, Circuits and Machines for BME

   • Integrated circuit technology and device models
   • Amplifier
   • AC circuit
   • Power supplies and voltage regulators
   • DC circuit and circuit analysis
   • AC operation of magnetic circuit

8. Digital Electronics, Microprocessors and Signal Processing for BME

   • Boolean algebra and logic gates
   • Combinational logic adder
   • Sequential circuit flip flops
   • Introduction to memory and programmable logic
   • Asynchronous interface
   • General introduction of various filters

9. Control and Communication Systems for BME

   • System modeling
   • Mechanical components
   • Linearized approximations
   • Analog and digital communication sources
   • Types and reasons for modulation
   • Nyquist sampling theory

10. Project Planning, Design and Implementation

    • Engineering drawings and its concepts
    • Engineering Economics
    • Project planning and scheduling
    • Project management
    • Engineering professional practice
    • Engineering Regulatory Body

Sample Biomedical Engineering questions