Biomedical Equipment Technology I Proficiency Certificate

Looking for a program that will give you the training necessary to enter the workforce of an in-demand field? Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) are professionals that work in health care settings to test, maintain and repair medical equipment.

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Program Duration: Short-term
Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 24

About This Certificate

Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) are professionals that work in health care settings to test, maintain and repair medical equipment, such as ECG and blood pressure monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, infusion pumps, among others. BMETs typically work for hospitals, medical device manufacturers, or third party companies that provide service to hospitals. To be successful in this field, BMETs need to have an understanding of the operation and functions of a range of medical devices and their clinical applications and the ability to test medical device operation to a set of specifications.

Students who complete the proficiency certificate for Biomedical Equipment Technology I will be able to function as entry level BMETs. Students may continue their education by earning an additional Biomedical Technology Proficiency Certificate, which will increase qualifications and enhance the potential for advancement. All credits earned towards the BMET Proficiency Certificates can be applied to earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology.

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Course Sequence

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites	Credits
BMET 101 - Biomedical Equipment Technology I	BIOL 108 or BIOL 110, which may be taken concurrently	4 credits
BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 110 - Anatomy and Physiology II ^*	For BIOL 108: placement in FNMT 118 or higher For BIOL 110: BIOL 109 with a grade of "C" or better	4 credits
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher	FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement	3 credits
ELEC 120 - Direct and Alternating Current Circuits	FNMT 118 or higher with a grade of "C" or placement in MATH 161 or higher	4 credits
BMET 102 - Biomedical Equipment Technology II	BMET 101 with a grade of "C" or better and ELEC 120, which may be taken concurrently	4 credits
CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance		4 credits
BMET 103 - Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship I	BMET 102 with a "C" or better and FNMT 118 or higher	1 credit

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites	Credits
BMET 101 - Biomedical Equipment Technology I	BIOL 108 or BIOL 110, which may be taken concurrently	4 credits
BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 110 - Anatomy and Physiology II ^*	For BIOL 108: placement in FNMT 118 or higher For BIOL 110: BIOL 109 with a grade of "C" or better	4 credits
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher	FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement	3 credits
ELEC 120 - Direct and Alternating Current Circuits	FNMT 118 or higher with a grade of "C" or placement in MATH 161 or higher	4 credits
BMET 102 - Biomedical Equipment Technology II	BMET 101 with a grade of "C" or better and ELEC 120, which may be taken concurrently	4 credits
CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance		4 credits
BMET 103 - Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship I	BMET 102 with a "C" or better and FNMT 118 or higher	1 credit

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Launch Your Biomedical Equipment Technology career with our Proficiency Certificate

Medical Equipment Repairer – est. salary $60,078*

**EMSI Data, 2022; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$53,096

Median Salary of a Medical Equipment Repairer

525

Number of Jobs in the Region

-3.1%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region

Featured Career

Medical Equipment Repair

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

tarting Pay: $32,476

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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.

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