biomedical equipment repair student works on sophisticated medical equipment with tubes and dials

Contact

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Laurent Bert-Roussel
Director/Instructor
Newton (Building 4), room 4-136
919-536-7200 ext. 8142
bertroussell@durhamtech.edu

Plan of Study

(Courses by Semester)
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* This program is financial aid eligible.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Long Term

Biomedical Equipment Technology prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

AAS degree graduates with two years of experience are eligible to take the Biomedical Equipment Technician certification exam.

Students from Durham Tech and Wake Tech can take advantage of shared resources and opportunities offered by a new collaboration called RTP Bio.

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Summer Application Deadline is Mar 15

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$5,798

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Location

Main Campus

Minimum Credit Hours

69

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1
BMT-111 Introduction to Biomedical Field 2
ELC-131 Circuit Analysis I 4
ELC-131A Circuit Analysis I Lab 1
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3
MAT-121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 3

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

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Computer-Integrated Machining - Diploma

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Long Term

(More than 12 months)

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Associate

University Transfer

Industrial Technology

Baccalaureate Transfer Option

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