Certificate of Completion in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Biomedical Equipment Technology
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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Health Sciences

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Biomedical Equipment Technology program introduces students to the technical knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining biomedical equipment used by hospitals, clinics, home healthcare providers, and medical device manufacturers and repair companies. Coursework includes the study of electronics, networking, information security, human anatomy and physiology, regulatory, and healthcare delivery systems.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Academic Plan Code
5985
Total Credits Required
26 - 36
Catalog Year
2026-2027

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Apply methods and analytical skills to test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic and biomedical equipment.
  2. Describe various human physiological processes and how they can be measured, diagnosed, and documented by medical devices and systems.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of electronic components, circuits, and instruments and how they function at a systems-level.
  4. Use principles of computer hardware and software, network architecture, wireless technology, and information security in embedded systems.
  5. Utilize effective written skills in the preparation of technical reports.
  6. Demonstrate basic knowledge required for meeting professional standards and regulatory and safety requirements related to the field.
  7. Collaborate and communicate effectively with customers, peers, clinical staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Medical Equipment Repairers
$63,070
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Students selecting CIS190 in Term 2 should take CIS105 CS 0–3
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology NSI, SQ 4
ELE111 Circuit Analysis I 4
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery 3
HCC145 or
HCC145AA		 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I 1–3
MAT12+ Intermediate Algebra OR Permission of Program Director 0–6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS190 or
CNT140AB		 Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks 3–4
ELE121 Solid-State Devices And Circuits I 4
ELE131 Digital Logic and Circuits 3
BME101 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Students selecting CIS190 in Term 4 should take CIS105 CS 0–3
HCC145 or
HCC145AA		 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I 1–3
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery 3
MAT12+ Intermediate Algebra OR Permission of Program Director 0–6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology NSI, SQ 4
ELE111 Circuit Analysis I 4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ELE121 Solid-State Devices And Circuits I 4
ELE131 Digital Logic and Circuits 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS190 or
CNT140AB		 Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks 3–4
BME101 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

Mesa Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Mesa Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale
HCC145AA Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale

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Course Area Key

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • NSI = Natural Sciences
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

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Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Biomedical Equipment Technology