Biomedical Equipment Technology

Contact(s): Steven Eury

The Biomedical Equipment Technology curriculum prepares individuals to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is placed on preventive and safety inspections to ensure biomedical equipment meets local and national safety standards.

Coursework provides a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, electronics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and troubleshooting techniques. People skills are very important as well as the ability to communicate both in written and oral form. A biomedical equipment technician is a problem solver.

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 of experience, an individual should be able to become a certified Biomedical Equipment Technician.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Identify and properly document an equipment initial inspection for database entry
Demonstrate competency in biomedical equipment technician knowledge and skills on a mock ICC Certification Exam
Demonstrate networking skills by successfully connecting and testing a bedside patient monitoring system
Perform the duties of a Biomedical Equipment Technician while serving in an intern position in a hospital Biomedical Department

Additional Information

Applicants should be aware that some clinical affiliates require that students submit an acceptable criminal background check and/or drug screening prior to participation in a clinical component at that site. Students are responsible for paying any costs associated with meeting this clinical site requirement. Progress toward graduation may be jeopardized by any inability to complete the clinical portion of the Biomedical Equipment Technology program.

Background Checks / Drug Screening

Applicants accepted for admission to health services programs at Stanly Community College are required to complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and possibly a fingerprint check after notification of acceptance and prior to participation in on-site clinical training. Based on the results of the checks, hospitals or clinical affiliates where the student will participate in on-site training may deny access to their facility resulting in the student’s inability to complete the clinical portion of training. Students unable to complete the clinical portion of his or her training will be unable to progress in the program. Students are responsible for paying all costs associated with this requirement.

Biomedical Equipment Technology - Associate in Applied Science
Biomedical Equipment - CCP