Biomedical Equipment Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BET) performs a valuable function in
the utilization of high technology in medical care. Due to the advance in
electronics and instrumentation, computerized biomedical equipment is vital
in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of medical problems. Such
equipment is used for routine laboratory procedures, daily patient care and
acquisition of information concerning patient conditions in emergency
situations.
The BET installs, calibrates, services and maintain sophisticated
biomedical equipment under the supervision of a biomedical engineer. The BET
may also supervise equipment management programs, electrical safety
functions, operational checkouts and preventive maintenance programs.
Because of the rapidly increasing number computers used in conjunction with
medical and industrial instrumentation, the BET must also have a thorough
understanding of digital computer technology and its application.
BETs find employment in both the medical and industrial setting, working
in the construction and repair of medical devices. The employment demand for
BETs is great and projected to increase because of the need of instrument
manufactures for technicians to install, maintain and repair their
equipment. Service contract organizations, hospitals and clinics frequently
have their own BET staff responsible for all electronic maintenance and
controls.
Requirements
A student gains admission to the Associate in Applied Science Program by
completing the certificate program. All course work in the certificate will
apply to the corresponding Associate in Applied Science degree.
| General Courses (36 hours) |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| MTH 100 |
Intermediate College Algebra |
3 |
| Speech |
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
or SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 |
| CIS 146 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| ELM 200 |
Electric Circuits I |
3 |
| ELM 201S |
Electric Circuits II |
3 |
| ELM 215 |
Industrial Controls I |
4 |
| MET 190 |
Mechanical Tools I |
4 |
| BIO 103 |
Principles of Biology |
4 |
| Elective |
Social and Behavioral Science Elective: (ASOC) Anthropology, geography, history, economics, political
science, sociology, psychology |
3 |
| Elective |
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective: (AHUM) Art, humanities, religion, theatre, music, philosophy,
foreign language, literature |
3 |
| Biomedical Equipment Technology Option (33 hours) |
| BIO 201 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| BET 211 |
Biomedical Electronic Systems I |
3 |
| BET 222 |
Medical Communications Systems |
3 |
| BET 233 |
Pulse and Computer Circuits |
3 |
| BET 234 |
Biomedical Electronic Systems III |
3 |
| BET 240 |
Clinical On-Site Study |
3 |
| BET 241 |
The Law and Legal Issues in Biomed |
2 |
| ELM 202 |
Digital Circuits I |
3 |
| ELM 205 |
Electronics I |
3 |
| ELM 206S |
Electronics II |
3 |
| HED 231 |
First Aid |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours
|
69 |
This program is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution.
Check with your four-year institution for the transferability of courses in
this program.