Biomedical Engineering Technology, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology

More on the Biomedical Engineering Technology major

Biomedical Engineering Technology is concerned with the knowledge and skills required to install, test, maintain, and repair medical equipment and devices. Biomedical technicians are needed in both healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics and in companies that develop and install medical equipment. This associate program provides students the education they need to become a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) necessary to advance to senior-level positions.

Requirements for Admission

All students who meet the minimum requirements for admission to The University of Akron and intend to major in engineering or engineering technology are accepted into the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and welcome to begin study towards their intended major.

The following information has official approval of The Department of Biomedical Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements *3
Program-Specific General Education for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology12
Writing Beyond the Applied Associate Degree Requirement3
Mathematics and Natural Science Beyond General Education for the AAS6
Technical - Electrical8
Technical - Biomedical26
Technical Electives3
Total Hours61
*

Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 15 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements

 

General Education for Applied Associate Degree Programs

Students in applied associate degree programs must complete the following 15 credit-hour set of General Education coursework.  Some courses are covered by program-specific general education requirements further below.

Academic Foundations9
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Speaking: 3 credit hours
Writing: 3 credit hours
Breadth of Knowledge6
Natural Science: 3 credit hours
Social Science: 3 credit hours 1
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours15
1

Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36. They are also encouraged to choose a Social Science course that also meets a Global Perspectives or U.S. Perspectives General Education requirement for bachelor's degrees.

Program-Specific General Education for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology

These courses are required for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology, and also help complete General Education requirements for an applied associate degree.

ANAT 206Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
COMM 105Introduction to Public Speaking3
or COMM 263 Professional Communications and Presentations
ENGL 111English Composition I3
or ENGL 110 English Composition I + Workshop
MATH 154Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 23
Total Hours12

Writing Beyond the Applied Associate Degree Requirement

This course is required for the AAS in Biomedical Engineering Technology, and can also be applied to General Education requirements for a future bachelor's degree.

ENGL 222Technical Report Writing3
Total Hours3

Mathematics and Natural Science Beyond General Education for the AAS

ANAT 207Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
MATH 255Technical Calculus I3
Total Hours6

Technical - Electrical

EEET 120Circuit Fundamentals4
EEET 122AC Circuits4
Total Hours8

Technical - Biomedical

BMEN 101Tools for Biomedical Engineering2
BMET 201Medical Instrumentation I4
BMET 202Medical Instrumentation II4
BMET 203Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Software)3
BMET 204Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Hardware)3
BMET 205Public Safety in Healthcare Facilities3
BMET 206Project Based Team Diagnosis and Repair of Medical Equipment3
BMET 207Fundamentals of Bioelectronics3
BMET 208Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Certification Review1
Total Hours26

Technical Electives

Complete at least three credits from the following:3
BAHA 120Medical Terminology
BAHA 200Introduction to Health Care Services
BAHA 220Introduction to Health Care Analytics
Total Hours3
 

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
MATH 154 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 3
COMM 105
Introduction to Public Speaking
or Professional Communications and Presentations
3
ENGL 111
English Composition I
or English Composition I + Workshop
3
EEET 120 Circuit Fundamentals 4
ANAT 206 Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3
 Hours16
Spring Semester
BMEN 101 Tools for Biomedical Engineering 2
MATH 255 Technical Calculus I 3
ENGL 222 Technical Report Writing 3
ANAT 207 Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3
EEET 122 AC Circuits 4
 Hours15
2nd Year
Fall Semester
BMET 201 Medical Instrumentation I 4
BMET 203 Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Software) 3
BMET 205 Public Safety in Healthcare Facilities 3
BMET 207 Fundamentals of Bioelectronics 3
Social Science Requirement 1,2 3
 Hours16
Spring Semester
BMET 202 Medical Instrumentation II 4
BMET 204 Programming Logic and Troubleshooting (Hardware) 3
BMET 206 Project Based Team Diagnosis and Repair of Medical Equipment 3
BMET 208 Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Certification Review 1
Technical Elective 3
 Hours14
 Total Hours61
1

Students are encouraged to select a course that also meets the General Education U.S. Perspectives requirement for bachelor's degrees.

2

Students are encouraged to choose courses in the OT36 Ohio Transfer Module.