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

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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: continuous patient monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, blood pressure monitor, defibrillator, pulse oximeter, and infusion pump.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

12 units

AT 40
Preparing for Employment Opportunities

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
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

        EST 60
        A+ PC Maintenance and Repair

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
        This course provides the skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              EST 59
              Instrumentation Systems

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
              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 Course

                  EST 84A
                  Introduction to Biomedical Electronics

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                  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 Course

                      Term 2

                      10 units

                      BIOL 5
                      Human Biology

                      4 units
                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                      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: 2025 Spring Semester
                      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 Course

                          EST 61
                          Networking Fundamentals

                          3 units
                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                          This course teaches the principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
                          Course Details:
                          1. Advisory: EST 55A
                          2. Advisory: EST 57C
                            1. CSU Transfer Course
                              Total: 22 units