Biomedical Equipment Technology

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

Offered At
Mesa
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

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Apply methods and analytical skills to test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic and biomedical equipment.
  2. Describe various human physiological processes and how they can be measured, diagnosed, and documented by medical devices and systems.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of electronic components, circuits, and instruments and how they function at a systems-level.
  4. Use principles of computer hardware and software, network architecture, wireless technology, and information security in embedded systems.
  5. Utilize effective written skills in the preparation of technical reports.
  6. Demonstrate basic knowledge required for meeting professional standards and regulatory and safety requirements related to the field.
  7. Collaborate and communicate effectively with customers, peers, clinical staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

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 annual median wages* for this program. 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.

Medical Equipment Repairers

$63,390

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2022.

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 Pathway Planner 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology SQ 4
ELE111 Circuit Analysis I 4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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
  • 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 (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.