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A Medical Equipment Repair Associate degree program prepares students for the technical field of instrument repair in the health and medical industry. Training is provided in troubleshooting techniques, circuit and systems analysis, medical terminology, biomedical instrumentation, and schematic and diagram analysis. They are also called biomedical equipment technology programs. A bachelor's degree in biomedical equipment repair is more comprehensive than an associate degree program and prepares students to work on highly complex equipment.
Classes
Useful subjects to study include:
- Network and circuit analysis
- Advanced computer technology
- Analog and digital electronics
- Biomedical equipment circuitry
- Anatomy and physiology
- Computer technology
- Digital electronics
Online Classes and Programs
Due to the substantial amount of hands-on training required, the programs are provided on-campus.
Employment Requirements
Medical equipment repairers typically need to have an associate degree in medical technology or electronics. They also receive on-the-job training and attend manufacturer sponsored training classes.
Individuals that repair complex equipment such as defibrillators and diagnostic imagining tools are typically required to have at least an associate degree in biomedical equipment technology and many employers prefer applicants that have a bachelor's degree in biomedical equipment technology or engineering and have passed a certification exam.
The major employment sectors are hospitals, professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, private medical practices, electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance companies, clinics, health and professional care stores and consumer goods rental companies.
How to Evaluate Schools and Programs
While evaluating schools, prospective students should consider getting answers to the following questions:
- Training - Does the school provide training on the latest equipment? Does the program include externships? How long are the externships? Do students have to find their own externship?
- School's Reputation - What is the school's reputation with employers of medical equipment repairers?
- Job Placement - Does the school offer job placement services? How does the school's job placement rate for graduates of the Medical Equipment Repair program compare to other schools? Does the school provide job fairs?
- Curriculum - Does the program allow students to specialize in their area of interest?
- Financial Aid - What types of financial aid are available? Is the school qualified to provide federal financial aid?
- Accreditation - Is the school accredited by an agency which has been approved by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education?
Health Educators Job Description
Medical equipment repairers, also called biomedical equipment technicians, have the important task of fixing vital medical equipment. Medical equipment repairers fix equipment such as heart monitors, medical imaging equipment, biomedical equipment, analog and digital electronics and other medical apparatuses. A medical equipment repairer calibrates, maintains and repairs medical equipment.
Some of their responsibilities are shown below:
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Identify and fix equipment problems
- Inspect and test malfunctioning medical and related equipment
- Keep records of maintenance and repair of equipment
- Test and calibrate components and equipment
- Stay up-to-date with the latest equipment and information
- Remove and replace defective parts
Resources
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- Electronics Technicians Association International
- International Society of Electronics Technicians
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