Biomedical Instrumentation I

Catalog description

Studies various aspects of biomedical technology including the BMET (Biomedical Equipment Technician) as a career, electrical safety, health care familiarization and medical terminology. Emphasis is on sensing and monitoring of bioelectric and physiological potentials. Includes cardiovascular instruments, biotelemetry, defibrillators, respiratory, neurological, surgical, neonatal and fetal monitoring, and other life-support and life-saving instruments in the biomedical field. The co-op (internship) gives the student experience with each of the instruments covered. Co-requisite: EET 211