St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
BMET
8 courses with the subject BMET, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BMET 1400Biomedical Technician Field Exploration
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore different career options in the biomedical technician field and gain exposure to the envi- ronments in which they would be working. Students will research the Hospitals, Clinics and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) to get a better understand- ing of the different field options. Student Learning Outcomes: * Observe the medical work site * Identify the daily duties of a technician. * Explain safety, sanitation, and hazardous material protocols. * Identify medical test equipment and preventive maintenance procedures * Demonstrate basic workplace etiquette Prerequisite(s): ENGL1308, ENGL0304, ESOL1120, GCOM0304, READ0304, READ0900, READ1308 or Appropriate Placement Score. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course fulfils course requirements for the Biomedical Equipment Technol- ogy program. This is an introductory course to the biomedical field as it relates to healthcare technology management (HTM). This course prepares students for the requirements of regulatory agencies, introduces them to computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and explains the role of biomedi- cal professionals in the management of information including work orders. This course includes a lab component that emphasizes accurate data collection and analysis. This course will also expose individuals to the many opportunities within the HTM field. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify various regulatory agencies responsible for oversight of healthcare operations. * Create appropriate work order documentation using a computerized mainte- nance management system. * Differentiate between subjective and objective data within the CMMS system. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum m 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * Describe medical gas safety systems. * Explain patient privacy and confidentiality policies. * Apply appropriate safety procedures when working in the biomedical lab. * Identify proper personal protection equipment (PPE) for various infectious disease scenarios and isolation precautions. Prerequisite(s): BMET1400, BMET1410. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
In this course we will combine AC and DC theory with a focus on safety and troubleshooting. The course will work with examples and labs based on compo- nents and concepts that relate to what would be experienced by the biomedical technician. Student Learning Outcomes: * Interpret basic electrical schematics * Differentiate between digital and analog circuitry * Analyze series and parallel circuits using Ohms law. * Test electrical power sources for function and isolation. * Demonstrate troubleshooting and test equipment skills. * Apply electrical safety and circuit protection * Demonstrate a safety-first mindset for the workplace * Demonstrate properly measuring electrical voltage, current, and resistance. Prerequisite(s): MATH1300. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
BMET 2401Healthcare Technology Management Field Preparation
This course fulfils course requirements for the Biomedical Equipment Technol- ogy program. This course covers preparation for entering the Healthcare Technol- ogy Management field. The major topics covered are job search skills, resume, interviewing, networking with professionals, having a long-term plans. This course includes a lab component where students attend an industry educational conference where students will gain technical skills and learn about industry hot topics. Students will gain knowledge about the field they are entering. Students will also begin to build their professional portfolio for future employment. Student Learning Outcomes: * Construct a completed professional resume. * Identify professional job searching and interviewing skills. * Develop the ability to interact with professionals in the biomedical field. * Create an outline for a portfolio that will be built throughout the biomedical technology coursework. (1 C: 0 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
This course fulfils course requirements for the Biomedical Equipment Technol- ogy program. This course provides students with an overview of the biomedical technology field. This course will provide a general overview of the daily opera- tions of biomedical technicians. Coursework covers biomedical asset control, equipment tracking and control, and planned maintenance on all equipment. Students will also learn the relationships between equipment and patient care. Students will work with a diversity of equipment, and clinical staff to ensure equipment is available, calibrated and ready to help save lives. Student Learning Outcomes: * Create maintenance procedures on medical equipment. * Maintain biomedical equipment assets on equipment. * Use a CMMS for predictivepreventative maintenance tasks. . * Perform maintenance on medical equipment such as pumps and vitals ma- chines. * Complete an inventory verification of medical equipment by assigned depart- ment. * Test electrical safety of medical equipment to National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards * Identify proper PPE and procedures for surgical areas. Prerequisite(s): BMET1405, BMET1410 or ETEC1507. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course fulfils course requirements for the Biomedical Equipment Technol- ogy program. This course covers the operation and maintenance of medical equipment network systems within the HTM realm. The major topics covered are medical networking applications, HL7, EMR, telemetry, security topics, and ay change without notice. Page 127
This course fulfils course requirements for the Biomedical Equipment Technol- ogy program. This course provides continued study in the theory of operation of medical and test equipment. In addition, the theory of circuit analysis, calibration procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety precautions are covered. The student will become familiar with various types of test equipment associated with clinical instrumentation. Upon completion, students will be able to repair, calibrate and certify that medical equipment meets manufacture specifications. Student Learning Outcomes: * Discuss blood flow in the human body and its relationship to various pump and pressure meters. * Analyze how biomedical transducers convert measured quantities into electri- cal signals. * Perform functional checks on various types of medical equipment including EKG's, ESU's, etc. * Perform equipment inspections and necessary maintenance on lab equipment including centrifuges and microscopes. * Compose and execute a capstone project relevant to the HTM industry. * Inspect, troubleshoot and repair various equipment including dental and gen- eral nursing items. * Create, write and close work orders utilizing appropriate documentation standards. * Analyze work order documentation Prerequisite(s): BMET1405, BMET1410, ETEC1507. (4 C: 2 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
Introduces the student to an on-site learning experience at an operating biomedi- cal equipment section of a health care facility. The student will be assigned to a regional health care facility to complete the requirements of this course. Supervi- sion of the intern is shared by a health care facility supervisor and a SCTCC faculty member. Placement will be a minimum of 8 hours per week off campus in a technical capacity until hours are meet with a hospital or an employer in the biomedical field. The college and the employer will jointly evaluate the student, which will then serve as a basis for a final grade Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the basic operations of each department of a health care facility. * Identify equipment operations for each department of a health care facility. * Summarize the organization, policies and procedures of a Biomedical Equip- ment Technology Department. * Calibrate medical equipment to the correct standard as identified for the equip- ment. * Work with hospital staff in a respectful and collaborative manner. * Troubleshoot equipment problems. * Respond accordingly to instructions and concerns of superiors, co-workers and other hospital staff. * Adhere to applicable safety procedures. * Repair assigned medical equipment properly. * Record and report experience working as a BMET at internship site. * Create a portfolio of educational highlights to share with instructor and intern- ship site. * Participate in at least 2 mock interviews with industry professionals. Prerequisite(s): BMET2435, BMET2425, BMET2426, BMET2436. (6 C: 0 lect/pres, 0 lab, 6 other)
