This curriculum is designed to prepare a student for employment as a Biomedical Technician. The biomedical electronics technician is a person knowledgeable in the theory of operation, the underlying physiological principles, and the safe clinical application of biomedical equipment. Responsibilities may include installation, calibration, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of general biomedical and related technical equipment. The technician might be involved in the operation of equipment and in equipment control, safety, and maintenance. Upon completing this program students will be prepared to work as a Biomedical Technician, Biomedical Electronics Technician or Electronics Technician. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college should consult with an MCC Counselor.
Source: MCC 2020-21 Catalog
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 21-23 CR. HRS. |
| ENG 101 English Composition | 3 |
| Choose one (1) Course From: | 3 |
| BCOM 102 Advanced Bus. and Tech Communications | |
| ENG 102 English Composition | |
| COM 201 Public Speaking | |
| Choose one (1) Course From: | 3-4 |
| BUS 127 Human Relations | |
| ANTH 103 Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Society | |
| ECON 101A Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| HE 110 Industrial Safety and Workplace Training | 1 |
| Choose one (1) Course From: | 3-4 |
| TMAT 102A Technical Math II | |
| TMAT 201 Technical Math III | |
| MATH 100A Intermediate Algebra | |
| MATH 111 Algebra with Coordinate Geometry (Recommended for Transfer) | |
| BIOL 105L&L | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| BIOL 106L&L | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| TECHNICAL-RELATED REQUIREMENTS | 49 CR. HRS. |
| CIA 120A Intro to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 183 Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ELTC 101AL&L Electricity Basic | 4 |
| ELTC 150 Industrial Electricity | 3 |
| ELTC 220 Electrical Troubleshooting | 3 |
| ELTR 101A Electronics Basic | 4 |
| ELTR 102B Electronics 1 – Active Devices | 4 |
| ELTR 112A Digital Electronics ! | 4 |
| ELTR 212A Biomedical Instrumentation II | 4 |
| ELTR 214 Biomedical Instrumentation II | 3 |
| TECH 290CI Cooperative Internship | 6 |
| TOTAL | 62-64 |
Students are advised that it could be dangerous to wear contact lenses in any area where fumes from chemicals, solvents, gases, and areas where electrical flash may be present. You should plan to wear prescription eyeglasses if you take classes where these hazards exist.
