Mr Esso Karan

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for Rehabilitation Engineering

Healthcare Science

+44 (0) 1792 205678 ext 1660

essodeke.karan@swansea.ac.uk

Clinical Facilitators / Agile Working Space - 224
Second Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus

About

Essodeke’s primary area of interest is Posture and mobility. This has been shaped from many years as a Senior Specialist in Rehabilitation Engineering, practising in the NHS, and teaching. Essodeke is currently a Senior Lecturer & the Programme Director for Rehabilitation Engineering at the School of Health and Social Care in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science.

Areas Of Expertise

Clinical Engineering
Rehabilitation Engineering
Posture and mobility
Electronic and Assistive Technology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Aids

Taught Modules

SHC232 Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging

This is a module for students following Healthcare Science programmes that details the theory and application of physiological measurement and imaging in healthcare.
SHC245 Medical Equipment Lifecycle

An introductory module for students following medical physics technology and rehabilitation engineering in equipment lifecycle management.
SHC249 Innovation and Medical Devices

This module will explore the clinical and technical aspects of medical devices and the transfer of liability implications that must be considered when customising and modifying medical devices.
SHC252 Clinical Engineering 1

This module covers the essential engineering principles and practice applied to fluid mechanics, biomechanics and materials used in clinical engineering practice. An introductory module for students following Medical Devices and technology in equipment lifecycle management. This module provides an opportunity to explore professional practice within a healthcare science discipline and to gain the professional skills and competences required for practice at level 5.
SHC353 Rehabilitation Engineering 1

This module is designed for those students studying the part-time practitioner training programme (PTP) in Healthcare Science. This module will develop students¿ knowledge and understanding of the main disabling conditions affecting people. This module aims to provide students with an appreciation and understanding of medical and social models of rehabilitation.
SHC354 Rehabilitation Engineering 2

This module is designed for those students studying the part-time practitioner training programme (PTP) in Healthcare Science. This module will develop students¿ knowledge and understanding of the main disabling conditions affecting people. The aim of the module is to broaden the student experience of clinical practice in Rehabilitation Engineering. This experience will ensure that on graduation, the student can undertake the breadth of practice expected of a newly qualified healthcare scientist (rehabilitation engineer).

Career History

Senior Specialist In Rehabilitation Engineering, North West Assistive Technologist Liverpool University Hospital

May 2010 - April 2021

Affiliated Positions

Full Member, IPM

2014 - Present
Clinical Technologist, RCT

2014 - Present

Mr Esso Karan

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About

Areas Of Expertise

Taught Modules

SHC232 Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging

SHC245 Medical Equipment Lifecycle

SHC249 Innovation and Medical Devices

SHC252 Clinical Engineering 1

SHC353 Rehabilitation Engineering 1

SHC354 Rehabilitation Engineering 2

Career History

Senior Specialist In Rehabilitation Engineering, North West Assistive Technologist Liverpool University Hospital

Affiliated Positions

Full Member, IPM

Clinical Technologist, RCT