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  • BMET 101: Biomedical Equipment Tech I

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-2-4 This course will provide students with an overview of the fole of the Biomedical Equipment Technician and the role of Biomedical Engineering departments in hospitals and the hospital environment in general. Students will learn basic theory of operation, function and clinical application of a range of medical devices, such as infusion pumps, heart monitors, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, suction devices, and centrifuges and how to test these devices for proper operation. Prereq: BIOL 108 or BIOL 110, which may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:    BIOL 108 or BIOL 110, which may be taken concurrently.
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  • BMET 102: Biomedical Equipment Tech II

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-2-4 This course builds on BMET 101 and further explores healthcare technology management. In addition, the course introduces students to computerized equipment control and record keeping. Safety issues will be covered in relation to both patient safety and the safety of Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs). The course will build on basic theory of operation testing of a range of medical devices started in BMET 101, providing greater depth in equipment already covered and expanding the range of devices students will learn about. Prereqs: BMET 101 with a 'C' of better and ELEC 120, which may be taken concurrenlty. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: BMET 101 with a 'C' of better and ELEC 120, which may be taken concurrenlty.
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  • BMET 103: BMET Internship I

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-0-14-1 This course consists of 200 hours of supervised field experience with a hospital Biomedical or Clinical Engineering Department or hospital-based Independent Service Organization. Students will carry out inspections of basic medical devices and maintain records as required by the work site, under the supervision of an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician or Clinical Engineer. The course provides students the opportunity to learn about professionalism in the workplace. Intership sites may have specific requirements for participation, such as vaccinations, background checks, drug screening, and so on. Students who do not meet these requirements may not be able to participate in an internship. Prereqs: BMET 102 with a C or better and FNMT 118 or higher. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: BMET 102 with a C or better and FNMT 118 or higher.
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  • BMET 201: Medical Devices

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-2-4 This course provides an in-depth look at the theory and operation of patient monitoring equipment and introduces other more complex medical devices, such as ventilators and ialysis machines. Upon completion of the course students will be prepared to carry out basic troubleshooting procedures on a variety of medical devices. Prereq: BMET 103 with a C or better. Prerequisite:    BMET 103 with a C or better.
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  • BMET 202: Medical Devices Networked

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-2-4 This course will emphasize the use of medical devices on wired and wireless networkds. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to connect medical devices to a network, update medical device software, and communicate effectively with IT specialists regarding network problems. Prereqs: BMET 201, ELEC 130, CIS 105 and CIS 150 (with a C or better in all four courses). Prerequisite:    Prereqs: BMET 201, ELEC 130, CIS 105 and CIS 150 (with a C or better in all four courses).
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  • BMET 203: BMET Internship II

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-2-14-3 This course consists of 200 hours of supervised field experience with a hospital Biomedical of Clinical Engineering Department or hospital-based Independent Service Organization. Students will be expected to demonstrate competency in the inspection and repair of medical equipment, proficiency in the use of medical device inventory software, and the ability to communicate professionally with clinical staff. Internship sites may have specific requirements for participation, such as vaccinations, background checks, drug screening, and so on. Students who do not meet these requirements may not be able to participate in an internship. Prereq: BMET 202 with a C or better. Prerequisite:    BMET 202 with a C or better.
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  • BTT 100: Intro. to Biomedical Tech.

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0.5-3-1 This course provides students with the basic knowledge, practical laboratory skills and experience needed to engage successfully in the two laboratory internships the follow: BTT 101 and BTT 201. Topics covered include lab safety, the role of a laboratory research technician, the laboratory notebook, general research lab organization and procedures, the care and use of common laboratory instrumentation, solutions, reagents, buffers, pH, cell cultures, proteins and nucleic acids (isolation, purification, and analysis), and microscopy. This course takes place at The Wistar Institute or a comparable research laboratory. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, BIOL 123, and MATH 118 or MATH 161 or higher placement. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101, BIOL 123, and MATH 118 or MATH 161 or higher placement.
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