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Biomedical Engineering Technology


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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
BMTY
Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
Length
Six semesters
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More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person. Learn more.
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Program Overview

The healthcare industry in Canada and around the world is growing rapidly. To help meet the demand, health care has turned to new and innovative medical technologies to improve diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. In doing so, healthcare providers have become dependent on the technology to function properly, to be available and to be managed in a cost-effective and efficient manner by qualified biomedical engineering technologists. As a graduate of this program, your skill set will include the confidence to liaise to all levels of personnel in healthcare, and the ability to assess current and innovative medical technology, as well as purchase, install, calibrate, maintain and manage the life-cycle of critical medical equipment. Biomedical engineering technologists are essential members of any healthcare team because they have these skills.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND 
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 biology (C, M or U)

    RECOMMENDED

    • Technical mathematics (ex. MCT4C)
    • Grade 11 or 12 physics (C or U)

    Tuition

    • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
    • Year one international: $14,186 (CAD)

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    Semester 1 Courses

    • Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 1507)
    • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET 1100)
    • Digital Fundamentals (DGFN 1131)
    • Electricity I (ELEC 1131)
    • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
    • Physical Science Biomed Technology (PHYS 1132)

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    Technology recommendations

    To help students succeed in programs with learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality learning experience.

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    Career Options

    WHAT YOU COULD BE:

    • Biomedical engineering technologist
    • Dialysis technologist
    • Field service representative
    • Medical imaging service specialist
    • Installation technician
    • Nephrology technician
    • Technical consultant
    • Technical service representative
     

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    Program Details

    The healthcare industry in Canada and globally is growing rapidly. To support demand, healthcare depends on new and innovative medical technology to improve diagnosis, monitoring and treatment, resulting in health care providers becoming dependent on the technology to function properly, to be available, and to be managed in a cost effective and efficient manner by qualified biomedical engineering technologists.

    Your skill set includes the ability to assess current and innovative medical technology, purchase, install, calibrate, maintain and manage the life-cycle of critical medical equipment, as well as being a pivotal part of the Healthcare team. Biomedical engineering technologists are an essential part of the health care team because they have these skills, and liaise with both the clinical users and the technical providers.

    Durham College’s Biomedical Engineering Technology lab is fully equipped including:

    • Anesthesia and ventilation equipment
    • Bedside and central monitoring
    • Biomedical equipment asset management system
    • Dialysis machines
    • Infusion pumps
    • Patient monitor information and database systems
    • Physiological measurement devices
    • Electrosurgical and endoscopy equipment

    Students use biomedical patient simulators, test and measurement devices and learn to use them to support the fully equipped medical electronics repair department.

    Employers require the functional expertise of our graduates. The program covers:

    • Analog and Digital Circuits and Microcontrollers
    • Anatomy and physiology
    • Biomedical devices and systems
    • Biomedical instrumentation
    • Physics
    • Computers and networking
    • Diagnostic imaging
    • Dialysis
    • Project-based learning of electronic circuits and  bioinstrumentation
    • Technical report writing
    • Risk Management and Safety Standards
    • Theory with hands-on practical experience
    • Customer service and soft skills

    IN THE NEWS

    • Students meet Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
    • DC grad finds success with General Electric Healthcare
    • Siemens Canada tours the Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC)
    • DC and ADZU bring biomedical engineering to life in the Philippines
    • Faculty profile: Rick Tidman
    • Research opportunities (video)
    • DC implements Biomedical Knowledge Portal at two community hospitals
    • Biomedical Engineering Technology students showcase vital signs machine
    • Biomedical Controls

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    Students in this program receive free membership to Digital Health Canada, a not-for-profit professional association that provides members with numerous educational and professional career benefits. Membership includes access to learning and networking opportunities, unique awards applications, as well as discounts for Digital Health Canada online and on-demand courses, Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS-CA) exam fees, and event registrations.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by analyzing, interpreting, and producing electrical and electronics drawings and other related documents and graphics.
    2. Apply the principles of mathematics and science to analyze and solve technical problems related to electronics and computer engineering.
    3. Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronics circuits, equipment, systems and subsystems.
    4. Design, build, and troubleshoot working prototypes of electronics circuits, equipment, systems, and subsystems to meet job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards;
    5. Modify, maintain and repair electronics equipment and systems to ensure that they function properly.
    6. Select for purchase electronics equipment, components, and systems that fulfill the job requirements and functional specifications;
    7. Design, analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits.
    8. Design, analyze and troubleshoot passive AC and DC circuits.
    9. Design, analyze and troubleshoot active circuits.
    10. Design, analyze and troubleshoot microprocessor-based systems.
    11. Design, analyze and troubleshoot control systems;
    12. Design, analyze and troubleshoot communication systems;
    13. Develop and use computer programs to support electronics engineering.
    14. Apply knowledge of basic shop practices to electronics engineering workplaces.
    15. Assist in the specifying, coordinating and conducting of quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
    16. Prepare and maintain records and documentation.
    17. Complete all work in compliance with relevant law, policies, procedures, regulations and ethical principles.
    18. Participate in the installing, configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of architecture of computer systems and networks to meet user requirements.
    19. Monitor and operate workplace biomedical equipment safely and take responsible decisions to prevent mishaps and handle hazardous situations in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
    20. Use fundamental understanding of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry principles to analyse and evaluate technologies used in the biomedical field.
    21. Apply all aspects of safety standards and infection control to a typical biomedical environment in both a hospital and laboratory setting.
    22. Analyze, evaluate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot biomedical devices and measuring equipment.
    23. Analyze, maintain and troubleshoot basic photonic biomedical instrumentation focusing on the use of lasers in medical applications.
    24. Repair and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment enforcing the appropriate government standards where applicable.
    25. Participate in the commissioning of medical imaging systems, including troubleshooting, maintaining and ensuring compliance to safety standards.
    26. Manage inventory and schedule regular maintenance of material, equipment and machinery used in the biomedical field.
    27. Research and access sources of technical information using appropriate methods for theoretical research, practical or applied research, and comprehensive literature review.

    Admission Requirements

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
      AND 
    • Grade 12 English (C or U)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
    • Grade 11 biology (C, M or U)

      RECOMMENDED

      • Technical mathematics (ex. MCT4C)
      • Grade 11 or 12 physics (C or U)

      Courses

      The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

      Semester 1

      • Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 1507)
      • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET 1100)
      • Digital Fundamentals (DGFN 1131)
      • Electricity I (ELEC 1131)
      • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
      • Physical Science Biomed Technology (PHYS 1132)

      Semester 2

      • Biomedical Terms and Devices I (BMDV 4131)
      • Electronic Circuits I (CIRE 1131)
      • Digital Fundamentals II (DGFN 2131)
      • Electricity II (ELEC 2131)
      • Mathematics for Technology II (MATH 2131)
      • Programming for Biomedical Technology (PROG 1331)
      • Technical Report Writing for Science & Technology (TECH 1130)

      Semester 3

      • Biomedical Terms & Devices II (BMDV 5131)
      • Electronic Circuits II (CIRE 2132)
      • Computers and Networking I (COMP 4131)
      • Electronic Design Automation for Biomedical (EDA 3100)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
      • Microprocessors I (MPRO 1131)

      Semester 4

      • Biomedical Terms & Devices III (BMDV 6131)
      • Electrical Controls for Biomedical Technology (BMEC 5100)
      • Career Planning & Development (CARR 2130)
      • Electronic Circuits III (CIRE 3132)
      • Computers & Networking II (COMP 6131)

      Semester 5

      • Dialysis I (BMDL 5131)
      • Biomedical Technology Management (BMGM 5131)
      • Biomedical Instrumentation I (BMIN 5131)
      • Medical Imaging Systems I (BMIS 5131)
      • Safety Standards & Risk Mgmt (BMSS 6131)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

      Semester 6

      • Customer Care & Service (BMCS 6131)
      • Dialysis II (BMDL 6131)
      • Biomedical Instrumentation II (BMIN 6131)
      • Medical Imaging Systems II (BMIS 6131)
      • Safety Standards/Risk Mgmt II (BMSS 7131)
      • Field Placement & Report (FWBM 6131)
      • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

      Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

      Course delivery

      More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

      The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

      In-person:
      Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
      Flexible:
      Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
      Hybrid:
      Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
      Online:
      Fully remote course delivery.

      Costs

      Career Options

      WHAT YOU COULD BE:

      • Biomedical engineering technologist
      • Dialysis technologist
      • Field service representative
      • Medical imaging service specialist
      • Installation technician
      • Nephrology technician
      • Technical consultant
      • Technical service representative
       

      WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

      • Hospitals and clinics
      • Independent service providers
      • Medical equipment manufacturers
      • Medical laboratories
      • Regulatory authorities
      • Technical sales and support organizations

      Field Placement

      Your learning experience will be complemented by a field placement at the end of your third year, which will enable you to utilize your newly acquired skills and gain valuable industry-related experience. Each student will have slightly different experiences working with medical devices and health-care professionals, which often lead to full time careers, or at minimum an excellent reference.

      PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

      To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

      • A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. A CRC with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements.
      • Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider.

      Technology Recommendations

      To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

      Processor: i5
      RAM: 8GB
      Storage: 256GB SSD
      Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
      Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
      Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
      Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
      Internet connection

      Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the faculty office.

      Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

      Qualified Biomedical Engineering Technology graduates may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities, including:

      • Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Hons) - Ontario Tech
      • Bachelor of Science (Health Services Administration) - Davenport University
      • Bachelor of General Studies - Thompson Rivers University
      • Bachelor of Health Sciences - Thompson Rivers University
      • Bachelor of Technology (Technology Management) - Thompson Rivers University
      • Bachelor of Technology (Trades and Technology Leadership) - Thompson Rivers University
      • Bachelor of Engineering - University of Windsor

      Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.

      Healthcare Technology Management Modules

      The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for improving health technology management and creating a common practice in all health technology acquisitions and utilizations. Digital content in these modules will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills in health technology management. These modules are free to the public.

      There are ten modules within this course: the introductory module, module 1: health technology planning & medical equipment replacement, module 2: health technology assessment, module 3: health technology acquisition, module 4: good management practice and medical equipment, module 5: human resource management, module 6: risk management, module 7: health technology performance indicators, module 8: asset management, and module 9: medical equipment audits.

      This project is made possible with funding by the Government of Ontario and through eCampusOntario’s support of the Virtual Learning Strategy. To learn more about the Virtual Learning Strategy visit: https://vls.ecampusontario.ca.

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