CETT 1509 – AC / DC Circuits
Course Level: Introductory
A study of the fundamentals and operation of DC and AC circuits, including Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s law, networking, transformers, resonance, phasors, capacitive and inductive processes, and circuit analysis techniques. Labs include training in the use of various meters, including voltmeters, amp meters, ohm meters and oscilloscopes.
● 128 clock hours (64 Lecture, 64 Lab)
● 5.0 Semester Credit Hours
CETT 1429 – Solid State Devices
Course Level: Introductory
A study of diodes, transistor, and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations.
● 96 clock hours (32 Lecture, 64 Lab)
● 4.0 Semester Credit Hours
● Corequisites: CETT 1403, CETT 1405
BIOM 2301 – Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Course Level: Intermediate
A study of codes, standards and management principles related to biomedical instrumentation with emphasis on the proper use and application of safety test equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, and documentation of work performed.
● 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
ITSC 1325 – Personal Computer Hardware
Course Level: Introductory
A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly and upgrading, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
● 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
ITNW 1325 – Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
Course Level: Intermediate
Identification of basic principles of medical equipment networking including hardware, software, and connectivity issues of medical equipment in healthcare facilities.
● 64 clock hours (48 Lecture, 16 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 1355 – Medical Electronic Applications
Course Level: Intermediate
Presentation of sensors, transducers, and supporting circuits used in medical instrumentation devices, from basic principles through integration with equipment.
● 80 clock hours (32 Lecture, 48 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 1341 – Medical Circuits Troubleshooting
Course Level: Intermediate
Use of testing and calibration equipment for troubleshooting electronic circuits in medical devices.
● 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 1309– Applied Biomedical Equipment Technology
Course Level: Intermediate
Introduction to biomedical instrumentation as related to anatomy and physiology of the human body. Includes medical devices used for monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of anatomical systems.
● 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 2339 – Physiological Instruments
Course Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: BIOM 1309
Theory of operation, circuit analysis and troubleshooting of graphic display recording devices, defibrillators and multi-purpose diagnostic equipment.
● 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 1101* – Biomedical Engineering Technologies
Course Level: Advanced
Introduction to the current biomedical equipment technology profession, current job responsibilities, salaries, and classifications in the health care industry.
● 16 clock hours (16 Lecture, 0 Lab)
● 1.0 Semester Credit Hour
BIOM 2270* – Fundamentals of Medical Equipment Management
Course Level: Advanced
Practical application of common repair tool usage and the appropriate techniques for Biomedical technicians in the Health Care industry.
● 32 clock hours (32 Lecture, 16 Lab)
● 2.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 1350 – Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Systems
Course Level: Advanced
Introduction to and troubleshooting of diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems, including underlying physics, physical phenomena, transducer technology and instrumentation.
● 80 clock hours (32 Lecture, 48 Lab)
● 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 2331 – Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation
Course Level: Advanced
Theory, applications, and principles of operation of instruments commonly used in a medical laboratory.
- 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
- 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
BIOM 2319* – Fundamentals of X-Ray & Medical Imaging Systems
Course Level: Advanced
A study of radiation theory and safety hazards, fundamental circuits, and application of X-ray systems, including circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
- 80 clock hours (48 Lecture, 32 Lab)
- 3.0 Semester Credit Hour
BIOM 2333 – Digital Radiography
Course Level: Advanced
This course will present general principles of digital radiography systems. Fundamentals of problem-solving, troubleshooting and analysis of image quality are emphasized.
- 80 clock hours (48 Lecture, 32 Lab)
- 3.0 Semester Credit Hour
BIOM 2315 – Advanced Medical Networks
Course Level: Advanced
This course will present advanced principles of medical equipment networking. Hardware, software, and connectivity issues of medical equipment in healthcare facilities will be covered. Topics include concepts such as DICOM, RIS, PACS, HL7, EMR, medical equipment network connectivity, and troubleshooting issues related to medical data transmission.
- 64 clock hours (32 Lecture, 32 Lab)
- 3.0 Semester Credit Hour
BIOM 2343 – General Medical Equipment
This course covers the theory and principles of operation of a variety of basic electro-mechanical equipment, with emphasis on repair and service of actual medical equipment.
- 64 clock hours (2 Lectures, 2 Labs)
- 3.0 Semester Credit Hours
*Students will take only 3 SCH chosen from the courses marked with an asterisk.