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Electronics Technology AAS, Biomedical Equipment Option


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Program Description

This program prepares the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain employment as a biomedical equipment technician. The biomedical equipment technician is qualified for positions in medical research and development, operation calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment for hospitals, equipment suppliers, and manufacturers. Upon completion of the program, the graduate may apply for the certification test given by the board of examiners for the International Certification Commission for the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET).  This program also allows incoming credit from approved Military Electronics Training Facilities.

For More Information Contact:
School of Engineering and Applied Technology
Northeast Campus:  (918) 595-7290


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Manage medical equipment safety in the workplace.
  • Analyze equipment faults power with a power safety analyzer in teams.
  • Analyze anatomy and physiology systems as it relates to human sensors.
  • Troubleshoot the major monitors used in hospitals.
  • Analyze the operation of personal monitors as it relates to patient care in medical facilities.
  • Troubleshoot patient analyzers using calibrated defibrillators and test equipment for proper usage. 
  • Analyze drawings and software packages.

Careers

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Student Organizations

Electronics majors will benefit from membership in the TCC Amateur Radio and Electronics Club and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) student branch at TCC.  For more information see organization advisor Thomas Henderson in the School of Engineering and Applied Technology at the northeast campus. 


Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study on the Electronics Technology AAS, Biomedical Equipment Degree Map.  

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 19-21


Computer Information Systems 3 hours


English 6 hours


Mathematics 4-6 hours


Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 45


Total Credit Hours: 64-66


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