Biomedical Engineering Technology BMET.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 63 - 64 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Electronics Engineering Technology
Effective as of Fall 2024

What is the program about?

The Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) program provides students with exciting opportunities to put biomedical engineering technology concepts into practice. The curriculum balances instruction in electronics, healthcare, and information technology theory with hands-on laboratory applications. A strong background in basics and in-depth study of advanced topics gives students careers in diversified areas, such as medical device certification in health care and field service engineer environments, computer networking, software and hardware technologies, and electronics theory and application. The program has modern equipment laboratories and a highly qualified faculty. This degree program provides students with knowledge concepts for the pursuit of the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification.

Program Outcomes

• Function effectively as a member of a biomedical technician maintenance team within a health care or field service engineer environment.
• Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering technology to provide reliable biomedical engineering solutions to the health care industry.
• Troubleshoot solutions for Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); diagnostic and treatment devices, network and medical facility interfaces.
• Analyze and interpret results of standard medical device performance verifications, measurements, and experiments with proper documentation
• Apply industry standards of written and oral communication in well-defined technical and health care environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find careers in diversified areas such as medical device certification in health care and field service engineer environments, computer networking, software and hardware technologies, and electronics theory and application.

Credentials

Students who complete the program will have the knowledge to complete the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET).