The Biomedical Equipment Technology Program prepares students to repair and maintain medical equipment utilized in hospitals and other healthcare environments. The program will be of particular interest to students who want to work in the healthcare arena but are more interested in working with medical technology and supporting the healthcare providers who utilize the equipment than in providing direct patient care. The program is intended to provide students with direct entry to the work environment, and students are expected to find employment in hospitals, with third-party organizations that hospitals may contract with for healthcare technology management services, and with medical device manufacturers who need to provide technical support to their customers. Additional employment opportunities may be found at dialysis centers, medical equipment rental companies, etc.
Biomedical Equipment Technology
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Medical Equipment Repairers – est. salary $60,078
**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia Region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or a higher level math course |
3 credits | Prerequisite for ELEC 120 | Quantitative Reasoning |
| BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 110 - Anatomy and Physiology II* |
4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 101, which may be taken concurrently | Scientific Reasoning |
| BMET 101 - Biomedical Equipment Technology I | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 102 | Major Course |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 credits | Technological Competency | |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition | 3 credits | Prerequisite for ENGL 102; Must earn a C or better | Writing/Research/Info Lit 1 |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 credits | Writing/Research/Info Lit 2 | |
| ELEC 120 - Direct and Alternating Current Circuits | 4 credits | Prerequisite for ELEC 124 | Major Course |
| BMET 102 - Biomedical Equipment Technology II | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 103 | Major Course |
| CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 202, must earn a grade of "C" or better | Major Course |
|
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or |
3 credits | Oral Communication/ Creative Expression |
Summer 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMET 103 - Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship I | 1 credit | Prerequisite for BMET 201. BMET 103 requires Department Head approval to ensure that students have completed the necessary clearances. |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC 124 - Semiconductor Devices | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry or higher level chemistry |
4 credits | ||
| BMET 201 - Medical Devices | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 202 | Major Course |
| CIS 150 - Network Technology | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 202; must earn a grade of "C" or better |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics or higher physics course (except PHYS 108 -Astronomy) | 4 credits | ||
| BMET 202 - Medical Devices in a Networked Environment | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 203 | Major Course |
| ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or HIST 150 - History of American Health Care or PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 105 - Health and Society or SOC 115 - Gender and Society |
3 credits | Cultural Analysis & Interpretation | |
| ELEC 130 - Digital Electronics | 4 credits | Prerequisite for BMET 202, may be taken concurrently | Major Course |
Summer 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMET 203 - Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship II | 3 credits | Department Head approval is required to ensure that students have completed the necessary clearances. |
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request for Course Substitution of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
Featured Career
Medical Equipment Repairers
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
$54,557
For Year 2020
229
in the region
-6.4%
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Inspect and test malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
- Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
- Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
- Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $33,430. Normal pay for Medical Equipment Repairers is $54,557 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $90,585.
Program Information
Biomedical Equipment Technology
Degree Type:
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
70