Biomedical Equipment Maintenance and Repair Technology (5936)

Workforce Certificate

The Biomedical Equipment Maintenance and Repair Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry–level positions related to biomedical equipment. These technically trained individuals are prepared to assist engineers or scientists or take positions as biomedical equipment technicians or technical sales representatives. Hospitals, equipment manufacturers and service contractors are typical places of employment.

Students will need to provide copies of their criminal background checks and proof prior to registering for internships or working at most medical facilities.

Application Procedure

Application to the program is made by contacting the Advanced Technology Center Program Manager at 904.598.5676. The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.

Applicants must:

1. Be accepted for admission to Florida Community College.
2. Provide a high school completion transcript or copy of GED® test scores.
3. Show completion of TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). For TABE information, call 904.633.8388.
4. Complete the TABE with the required scores for this program: Math – 10, Language – 10 and Reading – 10.
5. Apply to the program by contacting the Advanced Technology Center program manager.

Internships

Florida Community College will refer you for internships and job interviews. You will have the opportunity to network with small and large hospitals and medical maintenance companies in north Florida and possibly become employed while you’re still in school.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement

North Florida has a strong medical industry and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking more companies for the region. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts the demand for biomedical equipment technicians will grow as much as 34 percent over all in the next several years.

Annual Salaries

Entry level for medical equipment technicians in Florida averages $17.90 per hour. Overtime, bonuses, rapid advancement and opportunities for self-employment can rapidly increase your income.

Certification and Articulation

This program offers workforce and technical certificates that qualify you for entry-level service positions. Certain credits transfer to a 2- or 4-year degree.

This program does not provide a Florida state workforce certificate but does provide a Florida Community College certificate. After completing the courses in this program, students can articulate to the certificate or college credit degree programs. Please contact your advisor 904.598.5676 to apply or for more information.

Cost

Estimated tuition is $1,999 (for Florida residents, as of 5/08). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
EEV 0031	Survey of Electronics	60	2.00
or EEV 0125 Electronics Theory/DC Circuits		30	1.00
and EEV 0936 Technical Career Exploration		30	1.00
EEV 0543	Desktop Operating Systems	60	2.00
EEV 0585	Technical Support	60	2.00
EEV 0531	Computer Peripherals and Interfacing	60	2.00
EEV 0554	Introduction to Network Configuration	60	2.00
EEV 0480	Biomedical Technology and Techniques	60	2.00
EEV 0481	Biomedical Instrumentation I	60	2.00
EEV 0815	Digital Fundamentals	60	2.00
EEV 0906	Biomedical Internship I	60	2.00
EEV 0606	DC/AC Network Analysis	60	2.00
EEV 0482	Biomedical Instrumentation II	60	2.00
EEV 0816	Microprocessor Fundamentals	60	2.00
EEV 0813	Solid-State Devices	60	2.00
EEV 0814	Solid-State Circuits Analysis	60	2.00
EEV 0907	Biomedical Internship II	60	2.00
EEV 0908	Biomedical Internship III	125	4.00
	Total Contact Hours	1,025	34.00

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.

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