Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET) Courses
BMET 260 Introduction to Medical Ultrasound Equipment
- Units:0.5
- Hours:9 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:BMET 425
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides in-depth training for maintaining ultrasound equipment used in the biomedical field. It covers imaging modes, physical principles, transducers, system block diagrams, common peripherals, Doppler effect, image quality, test equipment, and troubleshooting. This course was formerly known as ET 260 and is not open to students who have successfully completed that course.
BMET 261 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Networking
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ET 253 and 302
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides an overview of IT networking for biomedical devices. Topics include basic IT networking, network architectures for connecting medical devices, cybersecurity, medical device-related networking standards (e.g., HL-7, DICOM, FHIR), tools for testing and troubleshooting, and other related topics (e.g., working with your IT department). This course was formerly known as ET 261 and is not open to students who have successfully completed that course.
BMET 262 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy Ventilators
- Units:0.5
- Hours:9 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:BMET 425
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides in-depth training for the maintenance of respiratory ventilation machines used in the biomedical field. It covers respiratory ventilator basics, ventilator block diagrams, patient circuits, test equipment, and troubleshooting. This course was formerly known as ET 262 and is not open to students who have successfully completed that course.
BMET 263 Introduction to Medical X-ray Imaging Equipment
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:BMET 425 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides an introduction to the maintenance of medical X-ray imaging equipment. It covers X-ray generators, components of vacuum tube and solid state imaging chains, cameras, digitizing methods, processing, display methods, and radiation safety. This course was formerly known as ET 263 and is not open to students who have successfully completed that course.
BMET 299 Experimental Offering in Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
BMET 425 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ET 302 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers the fundamentals of biomedical equipment and the responsibilities of electronics technicians in the medical device service industry for hospitals, medical device manufacturers, or other service organizations. It includes a detailed study of the theory, operation, and maintenance of hospital equipment, systems, and procedures, and the related electronic systems. Additional topics include basic anatomy and physiology as they relate to the biomedical equipment. Field trips may be required. This course was formerly known as ET 425 and is not open to students who have successfully completed that course.
BMET 426 Advanced Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:BMET 425 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and certification of biomedical equipment used in the medical device industry. It includes an in-depth, hands-on study of frequently used medical equipment, preparing electronic technology students for a biomedical technician internship or trainee position in a hospital, medical device manufacturer, or other service organization. Field trips may be required. This course was formerly known as ET 426 and is not open to students who have successfully completed that course.
BMET 499 Experimental Offering in Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
