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ETBM

5 courses with the subject ETBM, 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.

ETBM 1100Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology3

(s) This class is an introduction to and overview of Biomedical Engineering. The course will cover an introduction into the careers in the Biomedical Engineering field, measuring physiological variables in humans, medical technology management, electrical safety in a healthcare environment, and remote patient monitoring. F. (NIT) 3 hours lecture

Subject
ETBM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
ETBM 1500Safety in Biomedical Engineering Technology3

(s) This course covers the critical safety codes required for operating a healthcare facility. Areas covered include, electrical safety, gas and vacuum system safety, HVAC safety, emergency and security management, and fire protection safety.

Subject
ETBM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
ETBM 1100, or permission of instructor. S. (NIT)
ETBM 2800Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation w/lab3

(s) A first course in biomedical instrumentation. Content includes hospital equipment safety, biopotentials, electrodes and transducers, the principles of electrocardiograms, electromyograms, electro-oculograms, electroencephalograms, oscillometric blood pressure measurement, photoplethysmograms, respiratory ventilation detection, pulse metering, and body impedence detection. Other topics include information flow, medical indications and complications, and the patient-machine interface. Laboratory experiments on medical circuits will be studies or performed. S. (NIT) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory

Subject
ETBM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
ETBM 2810Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation w/Lab3

(s) A follow-up course in biomedical instrumentation. Content includes ultrasound systems, medical imaging systems, fiber optics, lasers, advanced safety, preventive maintenance and safety regulations and standards. Specialty equipment used in ICU, CCU and operating rooms will be discussed.

Subject
ETBM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
ETBM 2800/2801. S. (NIT) 2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ETBM 2910Cooperative Seminar3

(s) A first course in biomedical instrumentation. Content includes anatomy and physiology as it relates to healthcare equipment, analog and digital equipment, and biomedical instrumentation related to cardiovascular, circulatory, respiratory/ventilation, central nervous and skeletal muscle systems.

Subject
ETBM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.ws.edu
Prerequisite
ETBM 1500, ETEE 1120. F. (NIT)

Source: Walters State Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59