Biomedical Technicians play a vital role in health care; enhancing the user experience by ensuring all medical equipment is safe and in proper working condition. Technicians inspect, calibrate, maintain, and repair diagnostic equipment, monitoring equipment, therapeutic and life-saving medical equipment (defibrillators, ventilators, drug delivery pumps, CT and MRI Scanners, and more) found in hospitals, medical clinics, imaging centers and medical device companies.
Designed by biomedical and manufacturing industry leaders, the program provides a comprehensive, hands-on, career-oriented curriculum. Students will obtain a solid education in biomedical devices/industry fundamentals, electronic engineering fundamentals, computer/networking fundamentals.
The Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) program is a 72-credit Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree that includes technical and general education components. This degree provides the skills for working in hospitals, manufacturing, and field service plus the possibility to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with co-operating colleges and universities. Full time students can obtain an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in two years. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and there are several BMET program specific scholarships available.
Course Prerequisites
Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.
Program Learning Outcomes
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.
- Interpersonal and employability skills: Communicate with peers and customers using professional, ethical and appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills; by accepting constructive feedback and displaying appropriate behavior; participating as a member of a team, exhibiting leadership and lifelong learning skills.
- Electronic Theory:Demonstrate a solid understanding of electronics; by interpreting electronic schematics and diagrams; research, organize and interpret information from various technical sources; identifying components; electronic test equipment used by technician in industry.
- Biomedical Systems: Convey the understanding of complex relationships between sections of specialized equipment through written, verbal, and/or demonstrative methods.
- Troubleshooting: Demonstrate principles of troubleshooting and logical diagnosis by using critical thinking skills to define, analyze, and implement a solution.
- Biomedical Applications:Evaluate and determine that all biomedical equipment is in proper working condition, ensuring a safe, reliable health care environment.
- Safety Compliance: Participate in class in a professional manner, by acting in compliance with documented safety procedures and appropriate industry standards.
- Test Equipment:Demonstrate solid understanding of test equipment used by technicians in the health care industry.
Program Sequence
| FIRST YEAR
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Fall Semester
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ETEC 1102
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Mechatronics 1 DC
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3
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ETEC 1113
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Mechatronics 2 AC |
3
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ETEC 1141
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Circuit Analysis 1
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4
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ETEC 1151
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Computer Troubleshooting A+
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3
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ETEC 1250
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Digital I
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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** Spring Semester
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BMET 1301
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Biomedical Networking
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2
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ETEC 1170
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Programming Logic Controllers (PLCs)
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2
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ETEC 1202
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Solid State Electronic
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5
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ETEC 1260
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Lasers and Optics
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2
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ETEC 1271
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Technical Documentation |
3 |
ETEC 1281
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Engineering Technology Programming: LabView and C++
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2 |
TOTAL
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16
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Summer Semester
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MATH 1550
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Introduction to Statistics
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4
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SPCH 1200
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Interpersonal Communications
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3
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TOTAL
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7 |
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SECOND YEAR
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Fall Semester
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*BMED 2100
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Design & Manufacturing in Medial Device Industry
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3
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*BMED 2300
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Introduction to Quality Assurance
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3
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BMET 1200
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Biomedical Equipment and Terminology
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3
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ETEC 2138
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LabView and Data Acquisition
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4
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ETEC 2276
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Industrial Networking IOT/M2M
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4
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| TOTAL |
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17
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Spring Semester
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*BMED 2200
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Introduction to Medical Device Regulations/Ethics
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3
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BMET 2012
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Biomedical Instrumentation
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4
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*BIOL 1104 OR
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The Human Body-Structure & Function
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4
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BIOL 1130
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Human Biology
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4
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ETEC 2011
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Machine-to-Machine Wireless Communications |
2
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Genernal Education/MnTC electives
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See list below
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4
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| TOTAL |
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17
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The four (4) remaining credits must be taken from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
*Course is taken at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
** Students starting in spring semester will have limited technical courses.
See your program advisor for additional information.
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Admissions Requirements
Accuplacer Reading 78 or ATC READ 0900 with a C or better and Accuplacer Math 71 or ATC MATH 0801 with a B or better.
Graduation Requirements
All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), diploma, or certificate must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College program or into another college, visit:
Industry Information
In today’s health care market, technology is paramount. The need for a workforce knowledgeable in the theory of operation, underlying physiological principles and safe application of biomedical equipment is a central concern of many hospitals and companies.
The BMET is a skilled technician that demonstrates the knowledge to ensure a safe, reliable health care environment. Referenced from International Certification Commission (ICC) handbook http://www.aami.org/certification/.
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