Electrical Systems Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technician - Formerly Biomedical Equipment Technician and Biomedical Tech - Major #6087 - Certificate of Achievement

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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.

1. Distinguish and list various medical imaging technologies.

2. Set up standard electrical measurement tools and differentiate the uses for calibration and troubleshooting of medical equipment.

3. Categorize biopotentials and electrodes as they relate to basic human anatomy and physiology systems.

4. Associate the applicable regulation with the regulating organizations.

5. Evaluate the data from basic preventive maintenance tests on the following equipment: continuous patient monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, and infusion pump.

Program Map

Term 1

12 units
AT 40
Preparing for Employment Opportunities
Students will learn the importance of human relations competencies and professional workplace communications including written, oral and presentation skills in the work world. Students will develop job-seeking skills including preparing resumes, preparing portfolios and honing job search and interview skills. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

  1. Advisory: AT 10
    1. CSU Transfer
      EST 59
      Instrumentation Systems
      This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation and control concepts including calibrating, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA). (A, CSU)

      Course Details:

      1. Advisory: EST 56A
        1. CSU Transfer
          EST 60
          A+ PC Maintenance and Repair
          This course provides the skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)

          Course Details:

              1. CSU Transfer
                EST 84A
                Introduction to Biomedical Electronics
                In this course, students will learn about biomedical instrumentation, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment in the healthcare field. (A, CSU)

                Course Details:

                1. Advisory: EST 54
                  1. CSU Transfer

                    Term 2

                    10 units
                    BIOL 5
                    Human Biology
                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                    Course Details:

                    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                      2. AND
                    2. Advisory: MATH 201
                      1. CSU Transfer
                        EST 57C
                        Voice and Data Cabling
                        This 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
                            EST 61
                            Networking Fundamentals
                            This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)

                            Course Details:

                            1. Advisory: EST 55A
                              2. AND
                            2. Advisory: EST 57C
                              1. CSU Transfer