Biomedical Technology Certificate

Program Requirements: 13 credits

1. BMED 1100

   Introduction to Biomedical Devices and Industry
   2
2. BMED 2100

   Design and Manufacturing in the Medical Device Industry
   3
3. BMED 2200

   Introduction to Medical Device Regulations and Ethics
   3
4. BMED 2300

   Introduction to Quality Assurance
   3
5. BMED 2600

   Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology
   2

Additional Requirements: 6 credits

1. BIOL 1102

   Medical Terminology
   2
2. BIOL 1104

   The Human Body - Structure and Function
   4

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 10-11 credits

1. Required course:

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2. MATH 1114

   Introduction to Statistics
   4
3. Select one:

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4. ENGL 1104

   Technical Writing
   3
5. ENGL 1120

   Cross-Current College Writing and Critical Reading
   4
6. ENGL 1121

   College Writing and Critical Reading
   4
7. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
8. CMST 1110

   Introduction to Communication
   3
9. CMST 2215

   Public Speaking
   3
10. CMST 2220

    Interpersonal Communication
    3

Program Information

Program Goals

1. Demonstrate an understanding of trends, size, and scope of the medical device industry;

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2. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking/problem solving;

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3. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in the design, development and manufacture of medical devices;

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4. Demonstrate knowledge of various regulations and agencies involved in regulatory processes specific to the medical device industry; and

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5. Demonstrate application of classroom knowledge to industry field experience.

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General Information

Completion Requirements

1. A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.

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2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.

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3. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.

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4. All program requirements must be completed at ARCC.

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5. All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.

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6. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.

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7. The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

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Program Sequence

1st Year

Fall Semester

1. BMED 1100

   Introduction to Biomedical Devices and Industry
   2
2. BMED 2300

   Introduction to Quality Assurance
   3
3. BIOL 1104

   The Human Body - Structure and Function
   4
4. BMED 2100

   Design and Manufacturing in the Medical Device Industry
   3
5. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
6. ENGL 1104

   Technical Writing
   3
7. ENGL 1120

   Cross-Current College Writing and Critical Reading
   4
8. ENGL 1121

   College Writing and Critical Reading
   4

Spring Semester

1. BIOL 1102

   Medical Terminology
   2
2. BMED 2200

   Introduction to Medical Device Regulations and Ethics
   3
3. BMED 2600

   Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology
   2
4. MATH 1114

   Introduction to Statistics
   4
5. Select one:

   Not resolved to a course
6. CMST 1110

   Introduction to Communication
   3
7. CMST 2215

   Public Speaking
   3
8. CMST 2220

   Interpersonal Communication
   3

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