Technology

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Program Objective

The Biomedical Equipment Technology program prepares students as entry-level technicians for the operation, inspection, installation, calibration, repair, maintenance and safety of patient-care and non-patient care equipment.

Career Opportunities

Graduates work as technicians and sales representatives in the field of electronic instrumentation and computer repair.  Typical employers in the biomedical field are hospitals; medical centers; contract maintenance firms; dental, medical, and optical facilities; computer, electronic and medical instrumentation manufacturers; and electronic media and telecommunications companies.

Recommended Courses 

Recommended courses in high school include Algebra, Chemistry or Physics, and math courses at a level of Algebra II or higher.

Special Enrollment Requirements

Prior to the start of the first semester, students must provide proof of a criminal background check and hepatitis B vaccination.  Proof of a PPD two-step testing (TB test) is required prior to the start of the student’s second year.

Special Fees

In addition to tuition and fees, the purchase of tools and supplies required for the program is the responsibility of the student.

Retention

Throughout the program of study, students are required to maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00 for all semesters subsequent to the first semester of the first year.

Internship/Cooperative Education Experience

A five-week internship or cooperative education experience at an approved site must be completed in the last semester of the second year.  Students must satisfy the internship requirements of both Johnson College and the internship provider as a condition of graduation. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 to qualify for an internship.

Some internship sites may require proof of current health care coverage, a criminal background check, and/or a drug test.  Internship sites may bar students from an internship if a criminal record exists or a drug test has a positive result.  Costs for travel to and from an internship site are the responsibility of the student.

Program Goals

• Graduates will possess the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level Biomedical Technician position.
• Graduates will understand the importance of professional behavior and life-long learning, and will meet the challenges of continued technological growth within the Biomedical Technology profession.
• Graduates will possess the appropriate skills needed for decision-making and critical thinking, enabling them to make professional advancement within the Biomedical Technology field.

Doug Hampton, Department Chairperson
570-702-8971
dhampton@johnson.edu