Overview Biomedical Electronics Technology is an associate degree program that is designed to prepare you for a technical career with an employer that uses, repairs, or manufactures biomedical electronic equipment, such as bedside monitor systems and EKG machines. A cooperative education internship is a required component of this program. The ever-increasing reliance on electronics to test and monitor patients in health care facilities has created a need for biomedical electronics technicians, both in the health care industry and the electronic equipment industry. Program graduates hired by hospitals and clinics typically are responsible for installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing biomedical electronic equipment.
Manufacturers hire technicians to build and final-test biomedical electronic equipment.
Other possible employers are contract service firms and equipment distributors. One year of high school level algebra or the equivalent Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment Good health as evidenced by a medical examination Proper immunizations Normal vision and good manual dexterity are important for success in the program. An ability to work closely with people in an organization is important to your success in the program. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the test for certification as a Biomedical Electronics Technician. Program curriculum requirements are current as of the printing of this catalog.