Biomedical Equipment (BIOM)

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BIOM 1309  Applied Biomedical Equipment Technology  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course is an introduction to biomedical instrumentation as related to anatomy and physiology. Includes medical devices for monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment of anatomical systems.
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 1315  Medical Equipment Networks  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course covers the identification of basic principles of medical equipment networking including hardware, software, and connectivity issues of medical equipment in health care facilities.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 1341  Medical Circuits Troubleshooting  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course covers development of skills in troubleshooting of medical electronic circuits and utilization of test equipment.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 1350  Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Systems  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course covers diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems including basic systems troubleshooting and problem solving.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 1355  Medical Electronic Applications  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course covers the presentation of sensors, transducers, and supporting circuits used in medical instrumentation devices.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 2301  Safety in Health Care Facilities  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course is a study of codes, standards, and management principles related to biomedical instrumentation emphasizing application of safety test equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, and documentation of work performed.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 2311  General Medical Equipment I  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This course is a study in analysis of selected current paths from a larger schematic including discussion of equipment and disassembly and reassembly of equipment.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309, CETT 1302
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 2315  Physiological Instruments I  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course is the theory of operation, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting physiological instruments.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 2319  Fundamentals of X-Ray and Medical Imaging Systems  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This course is a study in radiation theory and safety hazards, fundamental circuits, and application of X-ray systems including circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite with concurrency: BIOM 1309
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 2343  General Medical Equipment II  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This course covers the theory and principles of operation of a variety of basic electro-mechanical equipment with emphasis on repair and service of actual medical equipment.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM 2311
Course Type: Technical

BIOM 2389  Internship - Biomedical Technology/Technician  3 Credits   (0 Lec, 18 Lab)  

This course is a work-based training experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM 1309, 1315, 1341, 1355, and 2311 or Department Chair Approval
Course Type: Technical