Biomedical Equipment Technology, AAS

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Understand physical, biological systems so that broad principles can be applied to all equipment and systems.
• Understand how the technology relates to the physical process.
• Understand theory of how equipment works.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques on equipment and the thought process involved.
• Develop processes for logical thinking to solve systemic problems.        
• Develop a process for applying—“learning how to learn”.
• Develop questioning techniques for analyzing type of machine and appropriate approach.
• Develop flexibility in the approach for solving multiple problems.   

Professionalism

• Present themselves in a positive and professional manner.
• Demonstrate effective customer service/relations skills, including communications and problem solving directed at customer satisfaction.
• Seek membership in professional organizations.
• Continue lifelong learning: Seek further information in their field, to keep current, through periodicals, trade journals, and recurrent training.

Communication

• Demonstrate proper operation of medical test equipment.
• Read schematics for the purpose of signal flow and troubleshooting.
• Communicate professionally with medical team including nurses, doctors, directors and co-workers.
• Communicate with the authority having jurisdiction over codes and standards.
• Document preventative maintenance, pm’s, electrical safety test and repair information.
• Demonstrate the ability to research and present information on a given system.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment for the purpose of improving throughput, or operation, of a system.

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 36

Additional Information

Students must already have completed an associate degree or two-year diploma from a Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association accredited institution in one of the following programs: Electronics, Robotics, Satellite Communications, Automation Control Systems, Mechatronics, or other Program Chair approved programs to be admitted to this program.

*Internship must be completed within 2 semesters of graduation.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

Estimated total program fees