Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-605-6
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Biomedical Electronics Technology Degree
Description
Through coursework and lab work focused on electrical safety, medical gas safety and the clinical application of electronics and electromechanical devices, you will prepare for a technical career in the healthcare field.
Jobs are competitive in the Milwaukee area. Employment opportunities include hospitals, equipment manufacturers and independent service organizations.
You can earn the Electronics Technician Fundamentals technical diploma on the way to completing this degree.
Additional program details: Biomedical electronic equipment, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, anesthesia machines and X-ray equipment, are some of the devices covered. Computer network skills are also desired.
An internship for eight hours per day, one day a week, for two semesters provides hands-on experience and a potential reference for employment upon graduation. Normal vision; good manual dexterity; and the ability to push, pull or lift 50 pounds are required. Contact the program instructor/advisor for details at stanclie@matc.edu.
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Detailed Program Information
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELCTEC-110 | DC/AC Electronics 1 ‡ ^ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-130 | Digital Electronics ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| MATH-115 | College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡ ^ | 5 |
| BIOSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy | 3 |
| ELCTEC-111 | DC/AC Electronics 2 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-120 | Electronic Devices ‡ ^ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-186 | Fabrication Techniques ‡ | 1 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| MATH-116 | College Technical Mathematics 2 ‡ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-134 | Biomedical Instrumentation ‡ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-137 | Biomedical Electronics Technician Practicum 1 ‡ | 2 |
| ELCTEC-140 | Microprocessors ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-150 | Data Communications and Networking ‡ | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course |
3 |
| ELCTEC-133 | Medical Imaging Equipment ‡ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-138 | Biomedical Electronics Technician Practicum 2 ‡ | 2 |
| ELCTEC-139 | Advanced Biomedical Electronics ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-176 | Computer Networks ‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 63 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Electronics Technician Fundamentals technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Bio-Medical Electronics
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Program Outcomes
- Manage medical equipment and systems
- Identify the function and operation of various types of imaging equipment
- Problem-solve electronic circuits and systems
- Demonstrate a competency with computers and networks used in medical equipment
- Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Demonstrate safety precautions and practices with medical equipment
Career Outlook
Jobs are competitive in the Milwaukee area. Program graduates hired by hospitals and other service providers are typically responsible for installing, calibrating and repairing biomedical electronic equipment, while providing a technical resource for the clinical staff.
Possible Careers
Biomedical Electronic Technician
Biomedical Equipment Specialist
Field Service Technician
Admission Requirements
- One year of high school-level algebra
- Criminal background check, 10-panel drug test, health exam, immunizations
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