BMT-250 - Biomedical Systems 2

3 credits

This course introduces various types of medical instrumentation in preparation for the BMT-260 Biomedical Internship. The controls, operation, electrical safety testing, performance testing and general design of equipment used in the Operating Room, Clinical Lab, Obstetrics, Hemodialysis and Radiology will be studied. In studying the various medical devices, the basic anatomy structures and physiology functions will be reviewed as they apply to that medical device or measurement. In addition, the student will be introduced to the certification process for technicians.

Prerequisite(s): BMT-101, BMT-210 and BMT-210L

Corequisite(s): BMT-250L