Biomedical Equipment Technology
Curriculum Description
The Biomedical Equipment Technology curriculum prepares individuals to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Emphasis is placed on preventive and safety inspections to ensure biomedical equipment meets local and national safety standards.
Course work provides a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, electronics, anatomy, physiology, networking and troubleshooting techniques. Some courses will include job experience and job shadowing, as well as people skills and communication, both in written and oral form.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, clinical laboratories, shared service organizations, and manufacturers’ field service. With an AAS degree and two years experience, an individual should be able to become a certified Biomedical Equipment Technician.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Instructional Service Agreement with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
This curriculum model is pending approval by Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and the NCCCS office. Students should contact the Engineering Technologies Division for details.
Associate in Applied Science
A50100
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POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMT 111 | Intro to Biomed Field | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ELC 131 | DC/AC Circuit Analysis | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| ELC 131A | DC/AC Circuit Analysis Lab | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELN 131 | Semiconductor Applications | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| NET 125 | Networking Basics | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| PHY 131 | Physics-Mechanics | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Select one: | |||||
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| OR | |||||
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Social/Behavioral Science Elective | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| Total: | 8 | 13 | 0 | 17 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMT 112 | Hospital Safety & Standards | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| BMT 120 | Biomedical Anatomy & Phy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ELN 133 | Digital Electronics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 10 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMT 212 | BMET Instrumentation I | 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| BMT 223 | Imaging Tech/Laser Fund | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 175 | Wireless Technology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMT 213 | BMET Instrumentation II | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BMT 225 | Biomed Troubleshooting | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| COE 112 | Co-op Work Experience I | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| COE 115 | Work Exp Seminar I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Select one: | |||||
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| OR | |||||
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Social/Behavioral Science Elective | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| Total: | 4 | 7 | 20 | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours: 74
Additional Information
This program is an instructional service agreement with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. BMT 111 is a one-day introductory course taught at CCCTI. BMT 120 can be taken online from CCCTI.
The following courses should be taken at Forsyth Tech: COM 120, ELC 131, ELC 131A, ELN 131, ELN 133, ENG 111, ENG 114, ENG 113, MAT 121, NET 125, NET 126, NET 175, PHY 131, SEC 110, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, and Social/Behavioral Science Elective.
Humanities/Fine Arts – Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 273, HUM 120, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A50100