Biomedical Electronics Technology, A.A.S.

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Career Curriculum 00ELT 3023
Minimum Hours: 66
Major Code: 1.2 150401
Effective Date: Fall 2024

First Year - Fall Semester (17 Credit Hours)

ORI 100 - College 101 1 Credit Hour(s)
ALH 217 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 102 - Basic Electricity and Wiring 4 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 111 - Digital Electronic I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ENG 113 - Professional Technical Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 113 - Contemporary Math 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
MAT 112 - Intro to Contemp Math w/Integ Review 3 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Spring Semester (16 Credit Hours)

ELT 103 - Applied DC/AC Circuits 4 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 112 - Digital Electronics II 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 150 - Applied Solid State Electronics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 170 - Biomedical Instrumentation I 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
COM 116 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Fall Semester (18 Credit Hours)

ELT 151 - Applied Solid State Circuits 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 200 - Introduction to Microprocessors 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 214 - Fundamentals of Comupting Hardware 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 250 - Biomedical Instrumentation II 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHY 121 - Technical Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
IAI Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

ELT 210 - Supporting Computer Operating Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 215 - IoT and Embedded Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 218 - Introduction to Network Technologies 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 220 - Special Projects in Electronics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 280 - Biomedical Instrumentation III 3 Credit Hour(s)

Notes and Information

Fall only courses

ELT 111 - Digital Electronic I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 151 - Applied Solid State Circuits 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 200 - Introduction to Microprocessors 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 214 - Fundamentals of Comupting Hardware 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 250 - Biomedical Instrumentation II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Spring only courses

ELT 103 - Applied DC/AC Circuits 4 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 112 - Digital Electronics II 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 150 - Applied Solid State Electronics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 170 - Biomedical Instrumentation I 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 210 - Supporting Computer Operating Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 215 - IoT and Embedded Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 218 - Introduction to Network Technologies 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 220 - Special Projects in Electronics 3 Credit Hour(s)
ELT 280 - Biomedical Instrumentation III 3 Credit Hour(s)

Note

¹ Requires a grade of “C” or higher.

Additional Information: This two-year program is designed to provide a thorough understanding of DC/AC fundamentals, solid state electronics, digital electronics, microprocessor operations, and biomedical instruments. Upon completion of this program, the student will be awarded an associate degree in biomedical electronics technology. For students entering the program with prior education or on-the-job experience, it is possible to test out of the basic courses. For additional information, students should see their advisor or the chairperson of the Division of Applied Technologies.

Career Opportunities: Graduates of this program have career opportunities in entry level biomedical positions. Technicians install, use, maintain, and train healthcare personnel on cutting-edge medical technology. In addition, they support medical staff in the use of technology, help acquire medical equipment, coordinate vendor contracts and play a key role in investigating device related problems. The program also prepares students for the written portion of the Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician exam.

JALC ELT Programs are education members of:

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

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.