Biomedical Equipment Technology
(To become Medical Equipment, Instrumentation and Technology in Spring 2006)
Program advisor: Joey Jones, CBET
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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Area
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Hours to Complete
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Biomedical Technology
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69-73
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Medical Equipment and Instrumentation Specialization in Engineering Technology (Spring 2006)
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72-75
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Diploma
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Area
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Hours to Complete
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Medical Equipment Service Technician (Spring 2006)
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60-62
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Certificate
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Area
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Hours to Complete
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General Medical Equipment Service Provider (Spring 2006)
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45-47
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Program Description
With the vast demand, growth and advancement in medical equipment technologies, the need to repair, maintain and manage such technologies has never been greater. The Medical Equipment, Instrumentation and Technology Program, the only program of its type in Kentucky, offers a unique educational experience for both males and females.
The Medical Equipment, Instrumentation and Technology Program places emphasis on the knowledge and skill level needed to successfully address the needs of many types of medical equipment technologies including highly specialized and sophisticated equipment and instrumentation found in medical imaging, the operating room, physical therapy, the intensive care unit, the clinical laboratory and respiratory therapy. Throughout the program, students will repair, test, maintain and manage a large variety of medical equipment technologies. Performance testing procedures and equipment management practices will be emphasized and performed in the laboratory setting routinely. Classroom content will focus on the use, design and operation of medical equipment. Off-campus clinical training is incorporated into the program to give students real-world exposure to Biomedical Equipment Technology / Clinical Engineering field practices and procedures.
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are at an all-time high. Graduates may work for a hospital, independent contractor, third-party vendor, manufacturer or home health agency. Graduates may also work for a depot repair facility as well.
Employment salaries throughout the United States range from $23,000 to over $38,000 annually for entry-level graduates. Graduates who specialize in specific medical technologies can make in excess of $50,000 annually.
Length of Program
Two years for a full-time student. Students may need to attend a summer session between the first and second year of the program in order to avoid taking coursework beyond the end of the second year.
Classes Needed
AAS in Biomedical Equipment Technology
Required Technical Coursework:
- EET 108 Electrical Circuit Analysis
- EET 109 Electrical Circuit Analysis Lab
- EET 114 Electronic Devices and Circuits
- EET 115 Electronic Devices and Circuits Lab
- EET 204 Digital Systems and Microprocessors
- EET 205 Digital Systems and Microprocessors Lab
- BMT 200 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology
- BMT 210 Biophysical Signals, Instrumentation and Measurements
- BMT 220 Optical and Mechanical Technology
- BMT 230 General Equipment Theory
- BMT 240 Specialized Equipment Theory I
- BMT 250 Specialized Equipment Theory II
- BMT 260 Specialized Equipment Theory III
- BMT 277 Clinical (Spring Session)
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- HEA 120 Medical Terminology
or
-
CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek or Latin
or
-
AHS 115 Medical Terminology
Academic Coursework For Transferable Associate in Applied Science Degree Option in General Occupational Technical Studies:
- Humanities elective- 3 hours
- Mathematics - 3 hours
- Science - 3 hours
- PHY 151 or higher is recommended
- Social Interaction - 3 hours
- PY 110
or
-
SOC 101
or
-
ECO 210
- Writing - 3 hours
AAS in Medical Equipment Specialization in Engineering Technology
Implementation: Spring 2006
Required Technical Coursework:
- ENGT 110 Circuits I
and
- ENGT 111 Circuits I Lab 1
and
- ENGT 113 Circuits I Lab 2
- ENGT 114 Circuits II
and
- ENGT 115 Circuits II Lab 1
and
- ENGT 117 Circuits II Lab 2
- ENGT 210 Devices I
and
- ENGT 211 Devices I Lab 1
and
- ENGT 213 Devices I Lab 2
- ENGT 214 Devices II
and
- ENGT 215 Devices II Lab 1
and
- ENGT 217 Devices II Lab 2
- ENGT 120 Digital I
and
- ENGT 121 Digital I Lab
- ENGT 220 Digital II
and
- ENGT 221 Digital II Lab
- BMT 200 Insight into Biomedical Equipment Technology
- BMT 202 General Equipment Studies
- BMT 204 Electrical, Mechanical and Optical Principles
- BMT 205 Biomedical Equipment Practices I
- BMT 206 Specialized Equipment Studies
- BMT 207 Biomedical Equipment Practices II
- BMT 209 Clinical for the Biomed
- CAD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
or
- BRX 120 Basic Blueprint Reading
or
- EET 148 Electronic Drafting
- ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance
or
- ET 250 Programmable Logic Controllers
or
- ET 256 Microprocessors Fundamentals
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
or
- ET 107 Computer Applications for Technicians
- BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
Required General Education Coursework
- MT 150 College Algebra
or
- MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry
- PH 171 Applied Physics
or
- Other Science Course (as advised)
- ENG 101 Writing I
- Social Interaction Course (as advised)
- Oral Communications Course (as advised)
- Heritage or Humanities Course (as advised)
Diploma in Medical Equipment Service Technician
Implementation: Spring 2006
Required Technical Coursework:
- ENGT 110 Circuits I
and
- ENGT 111 Circuits I Lab 1
and
- ENGT 113 Circuits I Lab 2
- ENGT 114 Circuits II
and
- ENGT 115 Circuits II Lab 1
and
- ENGT 117 Circuits II Lab 2
- ENGT 210 Devices I
and
- ENGT 211 Devices I Lab 1
and
- ENGT 213 Devices I Lab 2
- ENGT 214 Devices II
and
- ENGT 215 Devices II Lab 1
and
- ENGT 217 Devices II Lab 2
- ENGT 120 Digital I
and
- ENGT 121 Digital I Lab
- ENGT 220 Digital II
and
- ENGT 221 Digital II Lab
- BMT 200 Insight into Biomedical Equipment Technology
- BMT 202 General Equipment Studies
- BMT 204 Electrical, Mechanical and Optical Principles
- BMT 205 Biomedical Equipment Practices I
- BMT 206 Specialized Equipment Studies
- BMT 207 Biomedical Equipment Practices II
- BMT 209 Clinical for the Biomed
- CAD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
or
- BRX 120 Basic Blueprint Reading
or
- EET 148 Electronic Drafting
- ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance
or
- ET 250 Programmable Logic Controllers
or
- ET 256 Microprocessors Fundamentals
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
or
- ET 107 Computer Applications for Technicians
- BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
Required General Education Coursework
- MT 150 College Algebra
or
- MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry
- ENG 101 Writing I
or
- Oral Communications Course (as advised)
Certificate in General Medical Equipment Service Provider
Implementation: Spring 2006
Required Technical Coursework:
- ENGT 110 Circuits I
and
- ENGT 111 Circuits I Lab 1
and
- ENGT 113 Circuits I Lab 2
- ENGT 114 Circuits II
and
- ENGT 115 Circuits II Lab 1
and
- ENGT 117 Circuits II Lab 2
- ENGT 210 Devices I
and
- ENGT 211 Devices I Lab 1
and
- ENGT 213 Devices I Lab 2
- ENGT 214 Devices II
and
- ENGT 215 Devices II Lab 1
and
- ENGT 217 Devices II Lab 2
- ENGT 120 Digital I
and
- ENGT 121 Digital I Lab
- ENGT 220 Digital II
and
- ENGT 221 Digital II Lab
- BMT 200 Insight into Biomedical Equipment Technology
- BMT 202 General Equipment Studies
- BMT 204 Electrical, Mechanical and Optical Principles
- BMT 205 Biomedical Equipment Practices I
- ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance
or
- ET 250 Programmable Logic Controllers
or
- ET 256 Microprocessors Fundamentals
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
or
- ET 107 Computer Applications for Technicians
- BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.
