IPRC –KIGALI BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

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EEE department

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What is IPRC.

IPRC Departments.

EEE department.

BMET Program.

IPRC facilities.

Conclusion

CONTENT

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IPRC stands for Integrated Polytechnic Regional Center. Mission To provide Technical and vocational training at all levels in order to empower students and enhance their opportunities for career advancement and success in a global economy. VisionIPRC kigali Kicukiro Campus aspires to be a leading world class institution in the provision of producing graduates capable of developing and implementing creative technical solutions to social and industrial needs of Rwanda, the region and International society.

What is IPRC ?

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It has three integrated components:

• Vocational training duration 6months/ 12 months

• TSS Technical Secondary School 3 years

• Ordinary diploma 2 years.

• Advanced diploma 3 years.

What is IPRC ? Cont’d

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Civil engineering.

ICT

Mechanical

General Science.

English department.

IPRC Departments

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Electrical Technology

Electronics and telecommunication

Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET).

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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In Rwanda we have :

Around 31 professional s Biomedical technicians at diploma level graduated from IPRC-kigali.

A small number of biomedical engineers with bachelor degree; less than 5 : From outside the country.

A small number; less 10 people graduated from abroad with masters degree in biomedical engineering.

Why BMET is needed in RWANDA ?

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What is being done ?

December 2012, first seventeen Biomedical Technicians graduated with diploma in Biomedical Equipment Technology and have now returned to work in MoH hospitals in Rwanda

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2013 Second time in the history of Rwanda:

graduates in the BMET profession are graduated again and

Diplomas are accredited in Rwanda and conferred by IPRC-Kigali.

What is being done ? Cont’d

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BMET current status

Currently we have:

Fulltime students for advanced diploma .

Part-time students in the evening program for advanced diploma .

MoH technician for a diploma .

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MoH TOTALGRADUATED GRADUATED

DAY EV DAY EV DAY EV 2011/2012 2012/2013

25 30 31 33 28 0 23 170 13

Y1 BMT Y2 BMT Y3 BMT

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BMET Program statistics

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Professional biomedical test tools

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IPRC facilities

IPRC facilities:

Training workshops

Electrical

Electronics

Biomedical

Laboratories

Instrumentation

Mechatronics

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IPRC facilities cont’d

Staff

Workshop instructors

A/Lecturers and Lecturers.

ICT Computer Lab.

4 G internet.

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IPRC facilities cont’d

E-Library.

Liaison office

Hospital visit

Hospital internship.

Incubation center

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BMET STUDENTS INSPECTING ULTRA SONIC EQUIPMENT

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Safety Analyzer at IPRC

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Patient Monitor at IPRC

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Conclusion

The BMET program in Rwanda is needed. BMET program is equipped with up to date

apparatus. BMET is open to east African candidate.

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Thank you

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