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Summer Session I
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Biomed Anatomy/Medical Terminology |
4 |
Develops the ability of the Biomedical Technician to communicate with the healthcare staff in a respectful and competent way. Students will be prepared to recognize the anatomical and physiological aspects of the human body. Will also define the structure and function of the human body in a way that will make the Biomedical Technician more proficient at repair, calibration and preventive maintenance of medical equipment. |
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Chemistry Survey |
3 |
Students who have had some chemistry and those who have had no chemistry background will acquire a basic understanding of the makeup of matter and the changes that it undergoes. Going from simple elements to complex compounds, this course will be concentrating on some observational facts and theoretical concepts involving problem solving, scientific reasoning, thinking and "wondering why". |
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First Semester
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Patient Care Equipment |
3 |
Intended to provide the information and concepts necessary to develop a firm understanding of patient care equipment operation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation, calibration procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. Students will learn how to use various pieces of test equipment associated with patient care equipment. Prerequisite: BMET 200; Corequisites: BMET 211, BMET 220 and BMET 221 |
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Patient Care Equipment Lab |
2 |
Provides the hands-on experience of calibrating and troubleshooting patient care equipment. Instructor-inserted faults will enable the student to develop the necessary skills in repairing patient care equipment. Corequisite: BMET 210 |
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Neuro/Cardiac Care Instrumentation |
3 |
Intended to provide the information and concepts necessary to develop a firm understanding of neuro/cardiac care instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation, calibration procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. The student will learn how to use various pieces of test equipment associated with neuro/cardiac care instrumentation. Corequisite: BMET 210 |
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Neuro/Cardiac Care Instrumentation Lab |
2 |
Provides the hands-on experience of calibrating and troubleshooting neuro/cardiac care instrumentation. Instructor-inserted faults will enable the student to develop the necessary skills in repairing neuro/cardiac care instrumentation. Corequisite: BMET 220 |
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Medical Safety & Standards |
3 |
Provides the fundamentals for safety in a health care facility. Emphasis is placed upon the safety of the operator and patient. The student will be introduced to electrical analysis of all medical instrumentation. |
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Second Semester
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Clinical Instrumentation |
3 |
Intended to provide the information and concepts necessary to develop a firm understanding of clinical instrumentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation, calibration procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety precautions. The student will also become familiar with the usage of various pieces of test equipment associated with clinical instrumentation. Prerequisite: CHEM106T; Corequisite: BMET 251 |
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Clinical Instrumentation Lab |
3 |
Provides hands-on experience of calibrating and troubleshooting clinical instrumentation. Instructor-inserted faults will enable the student to develop the necessary skills in repairing clinical instrumentation. Proper safety precautions will be followed. Corequisite: BMET 250 |
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Imaging Equipment |
3 |
Intended to provide the information and concepts necessary to develop a firm understanding of imaging equipment. Emphasis is placed on the theory of operation, calibration procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety precautions. The student will also become familiar with the usage of various pieces of test equipment associated with imaging equipment. Prerequisite: ET 281; Corequisite: BMET 261 |
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Imaging Equipment Lab |
4 |
Provides the hands-on experience of calibrating and troubleshooting imaging equipment. Instructor-inserted faults will enable the student to develop the necessary skills in repairing imaging equipment. Proper safety precautions will be followed. Corequisite: BMET 260 |
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Data Communications |
3 |
Introduces students to the concepts, terminology, equipment, and techniques that form data communications systems. Introduces modulation, multiplexing, telephone networking, protocols, software and the principles of fiber optics. Prerequisite: ET 242 |
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Summer Session II
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Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship |
3 |
Provides the student with 240 hours of on-the-job training in a biomedical department of a health care facility, medical equipment manufacturer, medical equipment dealership, or an independent service organization. In addition, the student will become familiar with the subdivisions and functions of the facility. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all BMET required courses and permission of Program Chair |
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