Biomedical Equipment Specialist - Biomedical Engineering Certificate (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 343
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.
This certificate is available for students seeking entry in the field or desiring enhancement of a present position.
Suggested Semester 1
| ENGT 100 | Fundamental Skills for Technology and Engineering | 4 |
| HEED 128 | Exploring Health Care and Health Care Professions | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | Technical Physical Science | 4 |
Suggested Semester 2
| BIOL 106 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BMET 114 | Biomedical Device Fundamentals | 4 |
| ELEC 107 | Introduction to Electronic Circuits | 4 |
Suggested Semester 3
Total Credit Hours: 32
Howard Community College's Health Sciences and Science, Engineering, and Technology divisions have joined together on an initiative to give each Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program student the opportunity to achieve a MLT AAS degree concurrently with a Biomedical Equipment certificate. These stackable credits hope to increase the employment marketability of the student after graduation. Students who are interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact Admissions and Advising.
A graduate should be able to
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge and understanding of biomedical instrumentation, basic preventative maintenance, testing, and safe operation.
- Describe the clinical applications of biomedical equipment in various hospital and health care delivery settings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities in the health care setting.