Biomedical Equipment Technician, A.S.

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Also known as biomedical engineering technicians, biomedical equipment repair technicians specialize in installing and maintaining such medical equipment as ultrasound devices, X- rays, patient monitors, and operating tables. In addition to repairing and replacing parts, technicians test and calibrate equipment on a regular basis. They also stay up to date on the latest technological advances.

Most biomedical equipment repair technicians work full-time, primarily during the day. Some evening and weekend hours might be required for emergency repairs. Technicians typically travel to the location of medical equipment machines, which might expose them to illnesses found in hospitals and/or doctors' offices.

Requirements for Admissions

Acceptance Criteria

In order to qualify for the first semester of Biomedical Equipment Technician (BET) courses, students must:

Demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing and math. College level algebra must be taken prior to or during the first semester.
Have a 2.0 overall GPA in previous coursework.
Submission of a completed application form to the program advisor. Late applications may be accepted until classes are full.
Demonstrate college readiness for math, English, and reading by test scores (Ex. SAT/ACT/PERT college level scores), transfer coursework, or by opting out of development education.

Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 60 Credit Hours:

$6,406.20 Florida Residents
$22,974.00 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees: *Varies per course

Textbooks:

$734.00 (buying used at Barnes & Noble)

Internship Fees:

$123.00 Background Checks (if required)
$100.00 Drug Screen (if required)
*Cost varies - Physical (dependent on provider and insurance)

Program Cost Totals:

$7,363.20 Florida Residents
$23,931.00 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply written and verbal skills.
Apply mathematical skills.
Apply basic software skills related to biomedical equipment technician.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic pneumatics, fluidic, and mechanical principles.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic biomedical principles.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic networking principles.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic electronics/computer principles.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of laser/optics principles.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

The BET program is a 24 month program with two internships at local and regional companies and Hospitals.

The program is a total of 60 credit hours, including pre-requisites. Program Professional Core courses: 44.0 Credit hours. Prerequisite courses: 16.00 credit hours.

Internship 1 and Internship 2 are the last two terms of the program. “C” or higher required in all courses for program completion.

The Technical courses must be taken as a cohort in the order indicated below.

Term 1 Summer

MAC1105 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
Science lecture and Lab (4 credit hours)
CTS1131 Computer Essentials (3 credit hours)

Term 1 Summer “B”

PHY1000L Voc. Physics Lab (1 credit hour)

Term 2 Fall

EET1035C DC/AC Circuits (4 credit hours)
CTS1132 PC Technician (3 credit hours)
ENC1101 College Comp (3 credit hours)
PCB2099 Human Phys. (3 credit hours)

Term 3 Spring

CTS1134 Networking (3 credit hours)

Term 3 Spring “A”

EET1141 Semi-Conductors Lecture (3 credit hours)
EET1141L Semi-Conductors Lab (1 credit hour)

Term 3 Spring “B”

EET2124 Linear Lecture (2 credit hours)
EET2124L Linear Lab (1 credit hour)

Term 4 Summer

Social Science (3 credit hours)

Term 4 Summer “B”

CET1114 Digital Lecture (3 credit hours)
CET1114L Digital Lab (1 credit hour)

Term 5 Fall

ETS1943 Internship 1 (2 credit hours)
ETS2406C Biomed. Equip. (4 credit hours)
Humanities (3 credit hours)

Term 6 Spring

ETS2511C Motors/Controls (3 credit hours)
ETM2315C Hydraulics (3 credit hours)
ETS2946 Internship 2 (4 credit hours)

Performance Standards

Applicants to the Biomedical Equipment Technician Program should:

Possess sufficient eyesight to observe, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
Possess sufficient hearing to communicate, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
Possess sufficient physical ability to move 25 pounds and stand for at least 2 hours
Possess sufficient English verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with potential employers
Possess sufficient fine motor coordination to safely perform laboratory techniques
Possess sufficient intellectual and emotional abilities to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Cost of Attendance

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$9,679	$2,619
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$4,228	$4,228
Transportation	$1,976	$3,062
Total	In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856	In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$9,679	$2,619
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$4,228	$4,228
Transportation	$1,976	$3,062
Total	In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958	In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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