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 Degree - A50100
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| BIO 163 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
|
5 |
| BMT 111 |
Introduction to Biomedical Field
|
2 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| ELC 131 |
Circuit Analysis I
|
4 |
| ELC 131A |
Circuit Analysis I Lab
|
1 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
16
|
| Spring |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| ELN 131 |
Analog Electronics I
|
4 |
| ELN 133 |
Digital Electronics
|
4 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
14
|
| Summer |
| BMT 112 |
Hospital Safety Standards
|
3 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
9
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
| BMT 212 |
BMET Instrumentation I
|
6 |
| BMT 223 |
Imaging Techniques/Laser Fundamentals
|
4 |
| MAT 171 |
Precalculus Algebra
|
4 |
CTI 120
|
Network and Security Foundation
Introduction to Networks
|
3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
17
|
| Spring |
| BMT 213 |
BMET Instrumentation II
|
3 |
| BMT 225 |
Biomedical Trouble Shooting
|
3 |
| WBL 112 |
Work-Based Learning I
|
2 |
| WBL 115 |
Work-Based Learning Seminar I
|
1 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
12
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
68
|
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for
AAS Majors webpage.
Biomedical Equipment Technology Part-time Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
| Term 1 |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| BMT 111 |
Introduction to Biomedical Field
|
2 |
| ELC 131 |
Circuit Analysis I
|
4 |
| ELC 131A |
Circuit Analysis I Lab
|
1 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
8
|
| Term 2 |
| ELN 131 |
Analog Electronics I
|
4 |
| ELN 133 |
Digital Electronics
|
4 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
8
|
| Term 3 |
| BMT 112 |
Hospital Safety Standards
|
3 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 4 |
| BIO 163 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
|
5 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
5
|
| Term 5 |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 6 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 7 |
CTI 120
|
Network and Security Foundation
Introduction to Networks
|
3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
3
|
| Term 8 |
| MAT 171 |
Precalculus Algebra
|
4 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
7
|
| Term 9 |
| BMT 212 |
BMET Instrumentation I
|
6 |
| BMT 223 |
Imaging Techniques/Laser Fundamentals
|
4 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
10
|
| Term 10 |
| BMT 213 |
BMET Instrumentation II
|
3 |
| BMT 225 |
Biomedical Trouble Shooting
|
3 |
| WBL 112 |
Work-Based Learning I
|
2 |
| WBL 115 |
Work-Based Learning Seminar I
|
1 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
9
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
68
|
Biomedical Equipment Technology - CCP
Tuition-waived program for Career & College Promise (high school students)
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| BMT 111 |
Introduction to Biomedical Field
|
2 |
| ELC 131 |
Circuit Analysis I
|
4 |
| ELC 131A |
Circuit Analysis I Lab
|
1 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
8
|
| Spring |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| ELN 133 |
Digital Electronics
|
4 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
7
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
15
|
