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Biomedical Equipment Technology

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Submitter's Information

Name

Derrick Booth

Title

Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

Region

North/Far North

College

American River College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Derrick Booth

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Program Details

Program Title

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology (043000)

Projected Start Date

07/01/22

Catalog Description

This degree covers the theory, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and certification of biomedical equipment used in hospitals, medical device manufacturers, or other service organizations. It includes an in-depth study of frequently used medical equipment.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • evaluate the data from basic preventive maintenance tests on the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
  • distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.
  • set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
  • set up the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, ECG machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
  • categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.
  • associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.
  • list and compare the different types of bioelectric amplifiers, signal processing circuits, and isolation circuits.
  • compare and contrast the protocols for working in the operating room and special care units in the hospital.
Enrollment Completer Projections

25

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

We are proposing to add an AS Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology to to our successful Biomedical certificate. The AS Degree will increase the quality and availability of Biomedical Equipment Careers,

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • evaluate the data from basic preventive maintenance tests on the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
  • distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.
  • set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
  • set up the following equipment: multi-parameter physiological monitor, ECG machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, infusion pump, and electrosurgical unit.
  • categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.
  • associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.
  • list and compare the different types of bioelectric amplifiers, signal processing circuits, and isolation circuits.
  • compare and contrast the protocols for working in the operating room and special care units in the hospital.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

34

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

67

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The degreee focuses on the theory, operations, maineanance, troubleshooting and certification of biomedical equipment. The program requirements course

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ET 302
Principles of Electricity and electronics
4
S1
ET 425
Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology
4
S2
ET 253
Industrial Communication Systems Support
4
S2+
ET 322
Semiconductors and Nanotechnology
4
S2+
ET 335
Integrated Communication Systems Support
4
S2+
ET 380
Introduction to Electronic Communications
4
S2+
ET 420
Microcontrollers and Digital Signal Processors
4
S2+
ET 426
Introduction to Medical Ultrasound Equipment
4
S3

minimum of 2 units from the following

The following can be taken 3rd semesters or others
ET 260
Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Networking
0.5
S3
ET 261
Introduction to Respiratory Therapy Ventilators
0.5
S3
ET 262
Introduction to Respiratory Therapy Ventilators
0.5
S3
ET 263
Introduction to Medical X-ray Imaging Equipment
1
S3

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Submission Details

Published at

09/05/22 - 03:05 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Biomedical Equipment Technology". to Derrick Booth's drafts. This message will be sent to boothd@arc.losrios.edu

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Shari Dempsey Super User   ·  10/12/22

Program approved as recommended 10/5/22