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Biomedical Equipment Technology
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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Biomedical Equipment Technology program introduces students to the technical knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining biomedical equipment used by hospitals, clinics, home healthcare providers, and medical device manufacturers and repair companies. Coursework includes the study of electronics, networking, information security, human anatomy and physiology, regulatory, and healthcare delivery systems.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Biomedical Equipment Technology (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5985
Total credits required
26-36
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Apply methods and analytical skills to test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic and biomedical equipment.
- Describe various human physiological processes and how they can be measured, diagnosed, and documented by medical devices and systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electronic components, circuits, and instruments and how they function at a systems-level.
- Use principles of computer hardware and software, network architecture, wireless technology, and information security in embedded systems.
- Utilize effective written skills in the preparation of technical reports.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge required for meeting professional standards and regulatory and safety requirements related to the field.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with customers, peers, clinical staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Medical Equipment Repairers
$51,380
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Students selecting CIS190 in Term 2 should take CIS105 | CS | 0–3 | |
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | NSI, SQ | 4 | ||
| ELE111 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 | |||
| HCC130 | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery | 3 | |||
| HCC145 or HCC145AA |
Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I | 1–3 | |||
| MAT12+ | Intermediate Algebra | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–6 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | 3–4 | |||
| ELE121 | Solid-State Devices And Circuits I | 4 | |||
| ELE131 | Digital Logic and Circuits | 3 | |||
| BME101 | Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Students selecting CIS190 in Term 4 should take CIS105 | CS | 0–3 | |
| HCC145 or HCC145AA |
Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I | 1–3 | |||
| HCC130 | Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery | 3 | |||
| MAT12+ | Intermediate Algebra | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–6 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | NSI, SQ | 4 | ||
| ELE111 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELE121 | Solid-State Devices And Circuits I | 4 | |||
| ELE131 | Digital Logic and Circuits | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS190 or CNT140AB |
Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | 3–4 | |||
| BME101 | Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology | 3 |
Course Area Key
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- NSI = Natural Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=184488.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Biomedical Equipment Technology
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