Biomedical Equipment Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
The Biomedical Equipment Technology program at Forsyth Tech provides students with a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, anatomy and physiology, and troubleshooting techniques. Focusing on safety and preventive maintenance, the program prepares students to inspect and maintain biomedical equipment to meet local and national safety standards. Graduates can find employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, clinical laboratories, shared service organizations, and manufacturers’ field service.
Important Program Information
- For more information from a Forsyth Tech representative, please contact Wain Maddox, Program Coordinator, at 336.757.3050 or wmaddox@forsythtech.edu.
- This program is an instructional service agreement with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. All courses with the BMT prefix are taught at CCCTI. BMT 111 is a one-day introductory course taught at CCCTI, and BMT 112 and BMT 120 can be taken online from CCCTI.
- Students interested in enrolling need to contact Lucas McGuire at Caldwell Community College at 828.726.2392 or lmcguire@cccti.edu
Outcomes
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- Calibration
- Safety
- Installation
- Inspection
- Repair
- Certification
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
ACA 115: Success & Study Skills (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
ICredit Hours: 1
BMT 111: Intro to Biomed Field (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
ICredit Hours: 2
ELC 131: Circuit Analysis I
RCredit Hours: 4
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
NET 125: Introduction to Networks
Credit Hours: 3
ELN 131: Analog Electronics I
RCredit Hours: 4
ELN 133: Digital Electronics
RCredit Hours: 4
MAT 121: Algebra/Trigonometry I
RCredit Hours: 3
SEC 110: Security Concepts
Credit Hours: 3
BIO 163: Basic Anat & Physiology
ACredit Hours: 5
BMT 112: Hospital Safety & Standards (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
ICredit Hours: 3
: Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Credit Hours: 3
BMT 212: BMET Instrumentation I (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
ICredit Hours: 6
BMT 223: Imaging Tech/Laser Fund (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
ICredit Hours: 4
NET 175: Wireless Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
BMT 213: BMET Instrumentation II (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
I RCredit Hours: 3
BMT 225: Biomed Troubleshooting (Not offered at Forsyth Tech)
ICredit Hours: 3
WBL 112: Work-Based Learning I
Credit Hours: 2
WBL 115: Work-Based Learning Seminar I
RCredit Hours: 1
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
ACredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Field Service Engineer
- Clinical Engineering Specialist
- Medical Equipment Planner
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Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103