Biomedical Equipment Technician - Formerly Biomedical Tech - Major #6086

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The biomedical technology program trains students to troubleshoot and repair electronics based biomedical instruments and equipment. Course topics highlight three (3) primary fields of study: Electronic Fundamentals, Human Anatomy and biomedical instrumentation. Students study electronics at the component level and human biological processes as building blocks for understanding biomedical instrumentation function, operation and troubleshooting. The student is advised to complete the Electricity Fundamentals 2 certificate prior.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.
  2. 2. Set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.
  3. 3. Categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.
  4. 4. Associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.
  5. 5. 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.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

12 units

EST 57B
Digital Communications

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Digital multiplexing, digital conversions, and network communication. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: EST 57A
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      EST 57A
      Analog Communications

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
      Analog modulation techniques and the frequency spectrum. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory: EST 55A
        1. CSU Transfer Course

          EST 55A
          Digital Concepts

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
          Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
          1. Advisory: EST 54

                EST 60
                A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                Skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
                Course Details:
                1. Advisory: EST 51
                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                    Term 2

                    13 units

                    BIOL 5
                    Human Biology

                    4 units
                    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                    An overview of the cellular, molecular, genetic, and systems basis of life with an emphasis on the human body. For allied health majors. Fulfills prerequisites for Biology 20, 21A, and 31. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
                    Course Details:
                    1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                    2. Advisory: MATH 201
                    1. B: Biological Science
                    2. C: Science Laboratory
                    1. B2 - Life Science
                    2. B3 - Laboratory Activity
                    3. CSU Transfer Course
                    1. A: Natural Sciences

                    EST 57C
                    Voice and Data Cabling

                    3 units
                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                    The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)
                    Course Details:
                    1. Advisory: EST 54
                      1. CSU Transfer Course

                        EST 83A
                        Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

                        3 units
                        Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                        This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)
                        Course Details:
                        1. Advisory: EST 55A
                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                            EST 84A
                            Introduction to Biomedical Electronics

                            3 units
                            Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                            A study of biomedical instrumentation and equipment used in the health care field. (A, CSU)
                            Course Details:
                            1. Advisory: EST 59
                              1. CSU Transfer Course
                                Total: 25 units