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Introduction to Biomedical engineering:

Biomedical engineering is the application of the principles and problem-solving techniques of engineering to biology and medicine. This is evident throughout healthcare, from diagnosis and analysis to treatment and recovery, and has entered the public conscience though the proliferation of implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hips, to more futuristic technologies such as stem cell engineering and the 3-D printing of biological organs. Biomedical engineering focuses on the advances that improve human health and health care at all levels. Biomedical engineers must be focused in his work assure that no space for any mistake. It is really important job because it can develop many cures for sickness, such as cancer and arthritis. Biomedical engineers; in addition, combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare Biomedical engineering is a truly unique and interdisciplinary field, combining aspects of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Biomedical engineers can develop and enhanced medical equipment for health purposes. People who work as biomedical engineers must have some really good skills in communication and teamwork. However, Biomedical could design medical implant, such as hip or knee. Many surgeries require medical equipment that could help the people to practice their life normally. Biomedical students expected to take class with many different fields, such as computer science. To become a biomedical engineer, you must earn a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or bioengineering from an accredited program in order to enter the occupation. In addition, biomedical engineers must have analytical skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

History of Biomedical engineering:

Biomedical engineering has existed for centuries, perhaps even thousands of years. First formal training in biomedical engineering was established at Oswalt Institute for Physics in Medicine, Frankfurt, Germany in 1921.Throughout history, humans have made increasingly more effective devices to diagnose and treat diseases and to alleviate, rehabilitate or compensate for disabilities or injuries. One example of those devices is hearing aid, which is a large horn-shaped device that was held up to the ear, was the only "viable form" of hearing assistance until the mid-20th century. However, biomedical engineers have develop this device to be even more effective. Another example indicates that biomedical has existed for centuries is in 1881 Samuel von Basch invented the blood pressure meter (also known as sphygmomanometer). Also, in 1930 x-rays were being used to visualize most organ systems using radio-opaque materials, refrigeration, permitted blood banks. Not only biomedical engineers develop and design medical equipment but also they enhanced medicine; for example, in the mid-1930s early-1940s, they begin to develop Antibiotics, sulfanilamide and penicillin that reduced cross-infection in hospitals and most of the world. Biomedical has been divided into many categories in mid-1960s. Today there are many types of biomedical such as, bioinformatics, biomechanics, biomaterial, and biomedical optics. Every type has his own work to develop; for example, biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, organs, fungi, and cells. (What Is Biomedical Engineering? N.d)

Research:

The work environment of biomedical engineers is manufacturing, universities, hospitals, research facilities of companies and educational and medical institutions, and government regulatory agencies. They work full time and there is no part time for biomedical engineers because they needed all employment focused on their work to develop their best work. According to Bureau of Labor statistics, employment of biomedical engineers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.

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They do have a lot of duties, which are listed down below:

· Design medical equipment and devices.

· Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.

· Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

· Diagnostics, such as lab-on-a-chip and expert systems

· Implanted devices, such as insulin pumps, pacemakers and artificial organs.

Not all biomedical engineers work at the same place. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23% of biomedical engineers work in medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, 16% work in Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, 12% work in Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, 8% work in Hospitals; state, local, and private (Biomedical Engineers: Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

The median annual wage for biomedical engineers was $86,220 in May 2015. In addition, it depends on the working place for biomedical engineers; for example, biomedical engineers in Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences their Median annual wages is 97,000$ ,while if they work at Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing their median annual wages is 81,000$ (Biomedical Engineers: Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Interview :

I interviewed (name of Person), who is working as biomedical engineer in (name of country) hospital and research in Saudi Arabia. He earned a master degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University. He has 10 years experience in biomedical engineering fields, which make him qualified for this interview. He also has a minor in biomechanics and a bachelor degree in electrical engineering. However, he is working in a hospital with medical equipment. He repair and design medical equipment, and he did many researches as well.

We started this interview by asking about what he likes the most about being biomedical engineer and what he dislike about being biomedical engineer. His respond is that he likes working with medical equipment, and try to design the medical equipment to be smaller than now, such as MRI x-rays. He believes that we can develop MRI to be easier to operate than now. In addition, I believe he didn’t like to work for a long time. Many biomedical engineering works late to deliver their work. Also we talked how to be a biomedical engineer and what the things that the person does to be a professional biomedical engineering. A job like biomedical engineering requires a bachelor degree in biomedical engineering at least. He believed that a good biomedical engineer should have 5 years experience at least. However, we talked about the work environment, and his respond is that the work environment depends if he works at hospital or at research. Working in a hospital is fun, but is really hard because he has to be preparing for any medical equipment that breakdown, while working in researching requires a good skills in communicating and team working. In addition, I asked him why he becomes a biomedical engineer and what his goals. His respond is that he became a biomedical engineer because he loves to design medical equipment, and to develop medicine for medical purpose that might help many people who need it.

In short, we believed that any job can be hard, but being a biomedical engineer can be much harder not only because they work late, but also because many people have faith in them. Most of biomedical engineer must be professional in their work to deliver their best work.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, biomedical engineering is growing rapidly in the markets area. There are many schools that teach biomedical program as well. Biomedical has been divided to many fields, such as biomaterial. Not only you have to earn a degree in biomedical engineering, but also you have to have the skills to be a biomedical engineer. Biomedical engineer can work at hospitals, and research, so there are many work places that a biomedical medical engineer can work at. I have done this employment outlook report for biomedical engineering for future students that may this employment outlook report help them. There are many sections, and they can look at biomedical engineering in one report that covers most of the important things.

Reference:

Biomedical engineers: Occupational outlook handbook: U.S. Bureau of labor statistics.” 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 30 Nov. 2016.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm/

National science foundation.” n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2016.

http://biomedical.cua.edu/

What is biomedical engineering?” n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2016.

http://www.mtu.edu/biomedical/department/what-is/

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