Biomedical Equipment Technology

This degree covers the theory, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and certification of biomedical equipment used in hospitals, medical device manufacturers, or other service organizations. It includes an in-depth study of frequently used medical equipment.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• evaluate the data from basic preventive maintenance tests on the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
• distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.
• set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
• set up the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, ECG machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
• categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.
• associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.
• list and compare the different types of bioelectric amplifiers, signal processing circuits, and isolation circuits.
• compare and contrast the protocols for working in the operating room and special care units in the hospital.

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We are proposing to add an AS Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology to to our successful Biomedical certificate. The AS Degree will increase the quality and availability of Biomedical Equipment Careers,

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• evaluate the data from basic preventive maintenance tests on the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
• distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.
• set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
• set up the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, ECG machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
• categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.
• associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.
• list and compare the different types of bioelectric amplifiers, signal processing circuits, and isolation circuits.
• compare and contrast the protocols for working in the operating room and special care units in the hospital.

The degreee focuses on the theory, operations, maineanance, troubleshooting and certification of biomedical equipment. The program requirements course