As more technology makes its way into medicine, people who can operate, maintain and repair emergency medical equipment will be in demand. Diplomaguide.com expects job growth to be at about 15 percent through 2014.
In the course of earning their degree, students learn medical technology, electronics, medical terminology as well as basic anatomy and physiology, communications, science and math.
Various educational institutions offer degrees related to the field of maintaining emergency medical equipment. Individuals considering this area of work might also look for information on biomedical equipment technician degrees as well as medical equipment repair training.