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Biomedical Equipment Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

APPLICATION CODE 342

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.

This program prepares students to enter the important career of the biomedical equipment technologist working in hospitals, health care delivery centers, or for equipment manufacturers in field service. High demand for graduates worldwide offers exciting opportunities to become a vital member of the health care delivery system. Graduates are qualified to maintain the technical equipment necessary in modern health care, to evaluate new equipment, and to instruct in proper and safe use of the equipment. Theory in electrical, mechanical, fluidic, electronic, and biomedical circuits and systems with hands-on laboratory experience is stressed along with knowledge of the modern health care delivery environment.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3

ENGT 100Fundamental Skills for Technology and Engineering

4

MATH 141College Algebra

4

PHYS 101/101LTechnical Physical Science

4

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 106/106LBasic Anatomy and Physiology

4

BMET 114Biomedical Device Fundamentals

4

ELEC 107Introduction to Electronic Circuits

4

HEED 128Exploring Health Care and Health Care Professions

3

COMM 101Introduction to Human Communication

3

OR

COMM 105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

OR

COMM 110Interpersonal Communication

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
BMET 211Biomedical Instrumentation I

5

BMET 220Biomedical Equipment Field Internship

3

OR

Elective General Elective

3

ELEC 117Linear Electronics

4

Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
BMET 212Biomedical Instrumentation II

5

ELEC 141Network Configuration and Cabling

4

ELEC 213Digital Circuits

4

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and understanding of biomedical instrumentation, effective preventative maintenance, testing, and safe operation.
  2. Describe the clinical applications of biomedical equipment in various hospital and health care delivery settings.
  3. Document and report data regarding the operation of medical instrumentation to appropriate regulatory agencies.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities in the health care setting.