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COBE technical service seminars emphasize equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as well as basic system operations. Because of intensive class participation, students develop the skills they need to service and maintain COBE-manufactured and distributed systems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Any individual who is responsible for servicing and maintaining COBE-manufactured and distributed systems is encouraged to participate. Please refer to the class prerequisites for specific skills and requirements.
PREREQUISITES
It is highly recommended that individuals who attend COBE Technical Service Seminars have, at a minimum, the following training, education and/or experience:
- Two year college certificate or degree in electronics, biomedical engineering or equivalent discipline and a minimum of 3 years as a Biomedical Technician with consistent performance.
- Should have strong analytical and problem solving skills relating to solving equipment problems.
- Should have an understanding of general electronics circuit design, ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams, etc.
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
As a result of attending a COBE educational seminar, you can expect to increase your understanding, skills, and proficiency to service and support the equipment. In addition, with COBE seminars you will benefit from the expertise of knowledgeable seminar leaders. The small class size gives you hands-on experience with the equipment and it encourages peer interaction - interaction that will help you gain new ideas and techniques for others who share similar responsibilities. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of each seminar.
COURSE RESERVATIONS
To make a reservation for COBE technical service seminars, please call COBE Field Service at 1-800-221-7943, x6030.
PAYMENT
Payment is due a week prior to class. If it is sent separately from the registration form, please send it to the attention of:
COBE Cardiovascular, Inc.
Field Service - Technical Seminars
14401 W. 65th Way
Arvada, CO 80004-3599
DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENT FOR THE COURSE WITH OTHER COBE CARDIOVASCULAR PAYMENTS.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Any cancellation made within four weeks of the start of a class will be charged $500.00. Your facility is allowed, however, to send a substitute in place of the original attendee at no charge.
TRAVEL
It is recommended that you arrive in town the day before class starts. Class will end at 4:30 p.m. each day, except possibly on the final day. Please check the schedule to see approximately what time your class will end on the last day. Do not schedule a flight out of Denver any earlier than three hours after your class is scheduled to end. If your flight is too early, you may miss important information that could prevent you from completing the course.
LODGING INFORMATION
Student lodging is available at area hotels. Students are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Following is a list of hotels in reasonably close proximity to COBE Cardiovascular.
| HOTEL |
DISTANCE FROM COBE Cardiovascular |
Marriott Denver West Hotel
1717 Denver West Blvd
Golden, CO
303-279-9100
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5.46 miles |
Westin Westminster
10600 Westminster Blvd
Broomfield, CO
303-410-5060
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6.00 miles |
Courtyard by Marriott
14700 W. 6th Ave
Golden, CO
303-279-0776
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6.61 miles |
Westin Tabor Center Denver
1672 Lawrence St
Denver, CO
303-572-9100
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8.12 miles |
TRANSPORTATION
IMPORTANT AIRPORT INFORMATION
The Denver International Airport (DIA) is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour from the recommended hotels depending on traffic conditions. Be sure to take this into consideration when scheduling your return flights.
- TAXI
Departs from DIA Main Terminal - Level 5 Ground Transportation, approximately $50.00 one way.
- SUPER SHUTTLE SERVICE
Departs from DIA Main Terminal - Level 5 Ground Transportation, approximately $30.00 each way.
- RTD SKYRIDE SERVICE
If you are planning to use the RTD SkyRide bus to return to the airport, please allow sufficient time (based on the scheduled bus route) to make your flight.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO COBE CARDIOVASCULAR
If you live in the Denver Metro area and are planning to drive to COBE Cardiovascular, the address is 14401 W. 65th Way and the telephone number is 303-458-5508. Traveling east or west on I-70, take the Ward Rd. exit and continue north on Ward Rd. to 64th Avenue. Turn left on 64th Avenue and drive west for approximately 2.5 miles to Gardenia Street. Turn right on Gardenia and proceed to the parking lot in front of COBE Cardiovascular (Sorin-North America Headquarters).
MISCELLANEOUS
You should leave some empty space in your luggage when you travel to class. You will receive manuals and other miscellaneous material that you will need to pack to take home. The amount of material varies by course. The tuition includes seminar instruction, seminar materials (Service, Operators, & Training Manuals) and lunch/snacks each day. Airfare to Denver, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, local transportation and meals are the responsibility of the participant. Attire for the seminar is business casual.
COURSE LISTING - 2006
| COURSE NAME |
COURSE DATE |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| Stöckert Perfusion Systems |
January 24-27, 2006 |
December 23, 2005 |
| BRAT 2 |
March 14-16, 2006 |
February 14, 2006 |
| Dideco Electa Essential |
June 6-7, 2006 |
May 8, 2006 |
| Stöckert Perfusion Systems |
August 1-4, 2006 |
July 3, 2006 |
| BRAT 2 |
October 24-26, 2006 |
September 25, 2006 |
Classes are held in COBE Cardiovascular's Arvada facility from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each scheduled day unless otherwise noted on the schedule.
Each seminar consists of a combination of lecture and lab.
Participants should have an understanding of the specialized therapy and fundamental electronics. Additionally, familiarization with the equipment, test equipment, and various tools is necessary. Biomedical technicians are recommended.
To provide the participants with specific theory of operation, as well as the lab experience needed to troubleshoot and repair COBE Cardiovascular, Inc. medical equipment, calibration procedures and preventive maintenance are emphasized as well.
COBE Cardiovascular reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment.
Tuition pricing is subject to change.
For more information call the Field Service Department Administrator
at 1-800-221-7943 x6030
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