An Associate of Applied Science degree in biomedical equipment technology is available at North Seattle Community College (northseattle.edu). The 120-credit program in the state of Washington requires students to complete academic coursework and an externship at a local medical facility. Students in the program take classes in AC/DC principles of electronics, applied physics, microprocessor fundamentals, biomedical equipment and digital circuits. To graduate, students must complete general education courses in communications, quantitative reasoning, human relations and U.S. cultures.
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Delgado Community College (dcc.edu) offers an associate degree in biomedical equipment repair. The curriculum focuses on aspects involving biomedical instrumentation, biomedical instrumentation systems, medical electronics and digital circuity. Opportunities are available for students to apply theories used in the classroom into practice by working under the supervision of a professional biomedical equipment technician. The program is accredited through the National Association of Industrial Technology.
At Western Technical College (westerntc.edu) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, students can enroll in an associate degree program in biomedical electronics. The two-year program covers topics in medical networks and operating systems, biomedical science applications, biomedical troubleshooting techniques, medical imaging systems and circuit analysis. Graduates of the program have an understanding of how to operate, maintain and repair medical equipment. Students gain skills onsite in medical facilities and must complete an internship.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (cccti.edu) is located in Hudson, North Carolina, and offers an associate degree in biomedical equipment technology. The program focuses on the troubleshooting and repair of medical devices and instrumentation. To prepare students for careers in the field, the program focuses on electronics, physics, mathematics, anatomy and physiology. The program is 76 credits and educates students through academic coursework seminars and cooperative experiences.