Biomedical Electronics Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee Campus
(Official WTCS title: Bio-Medical Electronics)

Program code: 10-605-6

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — Biomedical Electronics Technology is an associate degree program that is designed to prepare you for a technical career with an employer that uses, repairs or manufactures biomedical electronic equipment, such as bedside monitor systems and EKG machines. A cooperative education internship is a required component of this program. When you register for the two courses ELCTEC-137 and ELCTEC-138, Biomedical Electronics Technician Internship 1 and 2, you will receive practical experience in electronics through on-the-job training.

Career Outlook — The ever-increasing reliance on electronics to test and monitor patients in health care facilities has created a need for biomedical electronics technicians, both in the health care industry and the electronic equipment industry. Program graduates hired by hospitals and clinics typically are responsible for installing, testing, calibrating and repairing biomedical electronic equipment. Manufacturers hire technicians to build and final-test biomedical electronic equipment. Other possible employers are contract service firms and equipment distributors.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers anticipate that, as a program graduate, you will be able to:

• Use basic test instruments to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Read wiring diagrams and schematic drawings
• Keep written records; exercise effective written and oral communication skills
• Understand hospital operations and required safety practices
• Preform preventative maintenance of biomedical electronic equipment
  

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of high school level algebra or the equivalent
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
• Good health as evidenced by a medical examination
• Documentation of compliance with Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law.
• Proper immunizations

Normal vision and good manual dexterity are important for success in the program. An ability to work closely with people in an organization is important to your success in the program.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Biomedical Electronic Technician
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Biomedical Instrumentation Technician
Clinical Engineering Technician 

Related Programs:

Computer Electronics Technology
Electronic Engineering Technology
Electronic Technology

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.