Biomedical Electronics Technology
Biomedical Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-605-6
For more information: wctc.edu/bio-medical
This is a partnership program with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). . You will ultimately complete your program and graduate from the partnership school, MATC.
With a reliance on technology to test and monitor patients, biomedical electronics technicians ensure medical equipment is safe, functional and properly set up. In this program, gain skills to work with technical equipment, including bedside monitor systems, electrocardiogram (EKG) machines and other devices related to patient care. Learn to install, test, calibrate and repair biomedical equipment.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Program Outcomes
- Manage medical equipment and systems.
- Identify the function and operation various types of imaging equipment.
- Problem-solve electronic circuits and systems.
- Demonstrate a competency with computers and networks used in medical equipment.
- Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Demonstrate safety precautions and practices with medical equipment.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
This is a partnership program and only a portion of the classes are offered at WCTC; the other courses are offered at the partnership school.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
605-118 | Digital Electronics I | 2 |
605-182 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
605-187 | Electronic Data Communications | 3 |
605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
605-198 | Power Electronics | 3 |
663-100 | Embedded Systems | 3 |
663-102 | DC/AC Electronics | 5 |
663-103 | Electronics for Industry | 4 |
663-104 | Programming for Electronics | 1 |
663-106 | Electronic Fabrication I | 1 |
General Studies | ||
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
804-113 | College Technical Math 1A | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 804-115 | ||
804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 804-115 | ||
804-116 | College Technical Math 2 | 4 |
806-177 | Gen Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
809-166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & App | 3 |
809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 |
This is a partnership program and only a portion of the classes are offered at WCTC; the other courses are offered at the partnership school.
First Year | ||
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Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
663-102 | DC/AC Electronics This course will run 16 weeks. | 5 |
804-113 | College Technical Math 1A | 3 |
Credits | 8 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
Credits | 4 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
663-103 | Electronics for Industry | 4 |
809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Credits | 7 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
605-118 | Digital Electronics I | 2 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 5 | |
Second Year | ||
Summer Term | ||
663-104 | Programming for Electronics | 1 |
Credits | 1 | |
Fall Term 1 | ||
605-182 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
663-106 | Electronic Fabrication I | 1 |
801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Credits | 7 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
605-198 | Power Electronics | 3 |
663-100 | Embedded Systems | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
605-187 | Electronic Data Communications | 3 |
809-166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & App | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
806-177 | Gen Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
804-116 | College Technical Math 2 | 4 |
Credits | 8 | |
Total Credits | 52 |