Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology

Biomedical equipment technicians install, maintain, and repair medical equipment. They must test and calibrate parts, identifying parts for repair or replacement. These technicians also perform preventative maintenance on critical equipment to ensure high-quality treatment for patients.

Biomedical equipment technicians bring several critical skills to their profession. The field requires mechanical and technical skills to diagnose problems and conduct repairs. The profession also requires communication and time-management skills to quickly and effectively ensure the safety of medical equipment. The course content includes, but is not limited to, electronics, pneumatics, optics and mechanics to troubleshoot, service and repair equipment commonly used for treatment, diagnosis and monitoring of patients in a medical environment.

The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Course #

OCP

Course Name

Hours

AVS0095

Basic Electronics Troubleshooter

150

EER0006

Electronics Equipment Repairer

150

EER0090
EER0091

Biomedical Electronics Troubleshooter 1
Biomedical Electronics Repair Technician

150
150

EER0092
EER0093

Biomedical Imaging Equipment 1
Biomedical Imaging Equipment Technician

270
270

TOTAL HOURS

1140

Hours

1140 hours
Approximately 11 months
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost

Approximately $4,303
Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology Fee Sheet 2425

What You’ll Learn

AC/DC Circuits
Analog and Digital Circuits
Solid State Devices
Motor Control Systems
Medical Equipment
Safety Concepts and Best Practices
Technical Recording
Communication Skills
Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship

Industry Certifications

Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa)

Electronics Technicians Association logo

Career Ready Skills

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $20+ per hour in the following industries (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)