Healthcare Technology Management / BioMedical Equipment Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Program Overview

The Healthcare Technology Management/BioMedical Equipment Technology AAS Degree program equips students with the skills to install, repair, and maintain medical equipment. The program combines electronics technology with medical knowledge and prepares graduates for employment as biomedical equipment technicians in hospitals and tech companies. The program features hands-on experience, experienced faculty, and strong community ties.

Program Outline

Healthcare Technology Management/BioMedical Equipment Technology AAS Degree (AAS)

Degree Overview:

• The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, calibrate, repair, and maintain sophisticated patient monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Focuses on practical application of electronics technology, combined with knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, and preparation for the hospital environment.
• Graduates are prepared for employment as biomedical equipment technicians in a growing field with a shortage of qualified candidates.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• Full-time or part-time options available.
• Daytime or evening classes offered.
• Completion requires 97.0 credits, estimated program length is 7 quarters for full-time and 11 quarters for part-time students.
• Includes a final quarter externship in a hospital clinical engineering department or with a medical equipment manufacturer.
• Curriculum Highlights:
• Core electronics training alongside specialized biomedical equipment technology instruction.
• Faculty with extensive experience in the field, including major hospitals.
• Hands-on experience with various medical devices and test equipment.
• Prepares students for employment in the hospital environment.
• Modules:

Teaching:

• Faculty with strong networking relationships within the community.
• Utilize a combination of core electronics faculty and specialized biomedical equipment technology instructors with experience in major hospitals.
• Focus on practical skills development through hands-on experience.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for employment as biomedical equipment technicians in hospitals and tech companies.
• Strong job growth projected in the field.
• Many opportunities available in the local area due to its concentration of medical manufacturing.

Other:

• The program has strong community ties.
• North Seattle College is a premier training college for healthcare equipment maintenance in Washington.