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Biomedical Electronics Technology – AAS Degree

Programs

Biomedical Electronics Technology

Associate in Applied Science

This two-year program is designed to provide thorough understanding of DC/AC fundamentals, solid state electronics, digital electronics, microprocessor operations, and biomedical instruments. This program prepares students for an entry-level biomedical position in area hospitals, healthcare facilities, and healthcare vendors. Technicians can install, use, maintain, and train healthcare personnel on highly electronic-based medical equipment.

For students entering the program with on-the-job training or previous experience, it is possible to test out of the basic courses. Please see your advisor or contact the chairperson of the Applied Technologies division. Graduates of this program will have career opportunities in entry level biomedical positions using cutting-edge technologies.

John A. Logan College Electronics programs are education members of AAMI: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.

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What You Can Do

  • Install medical equipment
  • Test and calibrate parts and equipment
  • Repair and replace parts
  • Perform preventive maintenance and service
  • Keep records of maintenance and repairs
  • Review technical manuals and regularly attend training sessions
  • Explain and demonstrate how to operate medical equipment
  • Manage replacement of medical equipment

Jobs

  • Medical Equipment Repairer

Earning Potential

Medical Equipment Repairers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

00ELT 3023

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ALH 217Medical Terminology I3
ELT 102Basic Electricity and Wiring4
ELT 111Digital Electronics I3
ENG 101English Composition I 1 OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing13
MAT 113Intro to Contemporary Mathematics OR MAT 112 3
17

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 103Applied DC/AC Circuits4
ELT 112Digital Electronics II3
ELT 150Applied Solid State Electronics3
ELT 170Biomedical Instrumentation I3
COM 115Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication3
16

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ELT 151Applied Solid State Circuits3
ELT 200Introduction to Microprocessors3
ELT 214Fundamentals of Computing Hardware3
ELT 250Biomedical Instrumentation II3
PHY 121Technical Physics3
ELECTIVEIAI Social and Behavioral Science Elective3
18

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 210Supporting Computer Operating Systems3
ELT 215IOT and Embedded Systems3
ELT 218Introduction to Network Technologies3
ELT 220Special Projects in Electronics3
ELT 280Biomedical Instrumentation III3
15
Total Hours for Degree66

Notes and Information

Fall Only CoursesSpring Only Courses
ELT 111ELT 103
ELT 151ELT 112
ELT 200ELT 150
ELT 214ELT 170
ELT 250ELT 210
ELT 215
ELT 218
ELT 220
ELT 280

The Biomedical Electronics Technology Program is a minimum of 66 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A. Logan College Electronics Programs are education members of:

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation®
901 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203 

Program learning outcomes information.

Electronics Faculty Contact.

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George Bricker

Assistant Professor of Electronics

Email: georgebricker@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8255
Office: G104C

  1. Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎