Bio-Medical Equipment Repair Technology
The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology faculty provides a solid foundation in biomedical sciences and electronics to prepare graduates to enter the biomedical field as technical professionals who maintain, calibrate, modify, troubleshoot, and repair biomedical equipment.
Our program is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of high-technology equipment used in hospitals, clinics, and in offices of medical doctors. Healthcare facilities today depend heavily on technology to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. The equipment and technology utilized are intended to improve the quality of healthcare. The students in the program will benefit by gaining skills making them competitive in the employment market as trends continue to require more technological training in the healthcare field.
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology from WCCCD prepares you for work across various roles such as:
- Medical equipment repairers
- Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance
- Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Ambulatory healthcare services
What’s the Job Outlook for Medical Equipment Repairers?
Employment of medical equipment repairers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Greater demand for healthcare services and the use of increasingly complex medical equipment will drive employment growth. Those who have an associate’s degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering should have the best job opportunities.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, April, 2020, Medical Equipment Repairers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installationmaintenance-and-repair/medicalequipment-repairers.htm
What’s Required to Complete the Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology Program?
A degree in Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology from WCCCD requires 62 credits total credits.
As a student at WCCCD, you’ll take both general education courses and courses required for a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology major.
Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their AAS. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals.
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology Degree?
Most Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology students take six semesters (3 years) to complete AAS degree prerequisites and required courses.
What Will I Learn as a Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology Student?
WCCCD Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology students will learn the analytical and technical skills necessary to install, maintain, and repair medical equipment. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including liberal arts and training in instrumentation and computer technology, with an emphasis on medical applications, operations, and procedures.
The program also includes instruction in circuit analysis, design, installation and testing, as well as safety, maintenance, and equipment repair procedures.
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Where is WCCCD’s Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology Program Offered?
The Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology program is offered at our Ted Scott Campus.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
Bio-Medical Equipment Repair Technology Contact Information
Phone: 313-496-2600
Email: edaffairs@wcccd.edu
