This program provides opportunities for students interested in the operation, maintenance and repair of medical equipment. Knowledge of Biomedical Equipment Technology increases the marketable skills and areas of knowledge for students that are studying in the field of Electronics, and opens up more employment possibilities in the health and medical repair field.
Course work for the Biomedical Equipment Technology Degree has different tracks for day and evening students; however, students can take classes during the day, during the evening, or a combination of both. Evening course work may be packaged differently than day course work, so course numbers may differ between day and evening classes. Requirements for the evening course work track are available from the Evening AAS Degree page.
Prerequisites
- Placement into ENGL097/ENGL098 or higher (see: placement tests for details)
- Placement into MATH084 or higher (see: placement tests for details), or successful completion of equivalent (or higher) class
- Either BUS169 or IT101, or equivalent computer experience
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 121 | |
| AHI100 | Introduction to Medical Vocabulary | 3 |
|
either BIOL128
or BIOL&242 |
Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
5 |
| BUS112 |
Multi-Cultural Issues in the American Workplace
or any approved Global Studies course or any approved US Cultures course |
5 |
| BUS236 | Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace | 5 |
| any CHEM (CHEM&121 or higher) | 5 | |
| EET105 | Introduction to Technology | 3 |
| EET107 | Principles of Electronics | 4 |
| EET108 | Principles of Electronics Laboratory | 4 |
| EET109 | Mathematical Applications for Circuit Analysis | 5 |
| EET112 | Fundamentals of Fluid Power and Electromechanical Systems | 6 |
| EET114 | Applied Physics | 5 |
| EET117 | Electronic Devices | 4 |
| EET118 | Electronic Devices Lab | 4 |
| EET127 | Introduction to Digital & Analog Circuits | 4 |
| EET128 | Introduction to Digital & Analog Circuits Lab | 4 |
| EET131 | IT Essentials — A+ Certification | 5 |
|
either EET132
or EET135 or IT120 |
IT Essentials — A+ Certification (Advanced)
Introduction to Broadband Network Essentials — CompTIA Network+ |
5 |
| EET207 | Advanced Principles of Electronics | 4 |
| EET208 | Advanced Principles of Electronics Lab | 4 |
| EET217 | Digital & Analog Circuits II | 4 |
| EET218 | Digital & Analog Circuits II Lab | 4 |
| EET251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals I | 5 |
| EET286 | Biomedical Equipment I | 5 |
| EET287 | Biomedical Equipment II | 5 |
| EET297 | Biomedical Technician Externship | 4 |
| ENGL&101 | Composition | 5 |
| IT138 |
Unix for Network Administrators
or any CSC (CSC110 or higher) |
5 |
Total credits for degree: 121
Suggested Sequence
- 1st Quarter: EET105, EET107, EET108, EET109
- 2nd Quarter: any CHEM (CHEM&121 or higher), EET114, EET117, EET118,
- 3rd Quarter: AHI100, BIOL128 or BIOL&214, EET127, EET128
- 4th Quarter: EET112, EET207, EET208, IT138 or any CSC (CSC110 or higher)
- 5th Quarter: EET217, EET218, EET251, EET286
- 6th Quarter: EET287, EET297
- Any Quarter: BUS112 or Global Studies or US Cultures, BUS236, EET131, EET132 or EET135 or IT120, ENGL&101
Permitted Course Substitutions
- AMA170, AMA172, AMA175, AMA177, AMA178, AMA179 (inclusive) may be substituted for AHI100 and BIOL128. Each 1-2 credit module is designed for independent study. (7 credits)
-
Any of the following courses may be substituted for BUS236:
- HUM105/ISP105 - Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
- ISP110 - Introduction to Global Studies (5 credits)
- POLS112 - Contemporary World (5 credits)
- ISP101 - The Global Society (5 credits)
- SOC&101 - Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
Global Studies Courses
Contact your advisor for current list of approved Global Studies courses.
US Cultures
Contact your advisor for current list of approved US Cultures courses.
This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.
Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.
Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.
This program curriculum contains substantial and coherent general education and related instruction. General education provides the broad, non-specialized portion of the students' education that includes:
- Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Human Relations
- U.S. Cultures or Global Studies
The general education requirements address this description of general education. Other program requirements outside of this division (e.g., English and math) represent related instruction in support of skills and knowledge necessary in this field of study.
Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.
Effective Winter 2008
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology
654D / 15.0401
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