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Biomedical Electronics Technician – Certificate

Programs

Biomedical Electronics Technician

Certificate of Achievement

The Biomedical Electronics Degree prepares students for careers as biomedical equipment technicians, (also known as biomedical engineering technicians) in hospitals, health agencies, businesses, and industries that manufacture and maintain electronic and biomedical instrumentation equipment. This program will prepare students to test, install, and maintain healthcare components such as rehabilitation and therapeutic products, medical imaging systems, and computer-based systems used in the biomedical technology field.

What You Can Do

Upon successful completion of the degree, students can install medical equipment, test and calibrate parts and equipment, repair and replace parts, perform preventative maintenance and service, keep records of maintenance repairs, and explain and demonstrate how to use and operate medical equipment.

Jobs

  • Biomedical Electronics Technician
  • Medical Equipment Repairer

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for Medical Equipment Repair Technicians at 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 3024

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ELT 102Basic Electricity and Wiring4
ELT 111Digital Electronics I 3
ELT 250Biomedical Instrumentation II3
ALH 217Medical Terminology I3
MAT 113Intro to Contemporary Math OR MAT 1123
17

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 112Digital Electronics II3
ELT 170Biomedical Instrumentation 3
ELT 215IOT and Embedded Systems 3
ELT 218Introduction to Network Tech.3
ELT 280Biomedical Instrumentation III3
15

Total Hours for Degree32

The Certificate in Biomedical Electronics Technician is a minimum of 32 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 

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

  1. Technical Knowledge: Graduates should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental electronics principles.
  2. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Graduates should be able to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot electronic components and systems, using appropriate tools and techniques to solve technical issues.
  3. Experiential Skills: Graduates should possess practical electronics skills and demonstrate proficiency in the use of electronic test equipment.
  4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Graduates should be prepared to work effectively in team settings, contributing their expertise to collaborative projects and tasks.
  5. Industry Standards and Regulations: Graduates should be aware of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Electronics Faculty Contact

George Bricker

Assistant Professor of Electronics

George Bricker

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