Medical Equipment Repair - Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility

Engineering and Building Arts Department

BMET-CT

Program Leadership Information

Dr. Natavia Middleton
Dean
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Dr. Mohammed Tamimi
Executive Director
Tamimi.Mohammad@SPCollege.edu
727-614-7271

Program Summary

The Medical Equipment Repair Certificate is designed to allow students access to entry level positions in the field of medical device repair. Students will be prepared to work for Medical manufacturers, medical service providers, and consultants. This certificate focuses on the electronics and device knowledge necessary to perform basic troubleshooting and repair. Students will practice their skills in the biomedical engineering technology laboratory that includes several different types of medical devices.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply written and verbal skills.
  2. Apply mathematical skills.
  3. Apply basic software skills related to biomedical engineering technology.
  4. Understand basic pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical principles.
  5. Understand basic biomedical principles.
  6. Understand basic electronics/computer principles.

Program Requirements

MAJOR CORE COURSES
Credits 23
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology (Active)
3
Introduction to Electronics (Active)
3
Medical Software and Troubleshooting (Active)
2
Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering (Active)
1
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Active)
4
Survey of Medical Technology (Active)
3
Managing Medical Technology (Active)
3
Electro-Mechanical Systems (Active)
3
Electronic Instrumentation (Active)
1
Total: 23