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 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.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) (alternate available) or Grade 12 physics (C, M or U)
- Grade 11 biology (C, M or U)
Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.
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Tuition
Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (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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Field Placement
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Technology recommendations
To help students succeed in programs with remote 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 remote 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 around the world is growing rapidly. To help meet the demand, healthcare has turned to new and innovative medical technology to improve diagnosis, monitoring and treatment - in doing so health care 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.
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. Biomedical engineering technologists are an essential part of the health care team because they have these skills.
Durham College’s Biomedical Engineering Technology lab is fully equipped including:
- Anesthesia equipment
- Bedside and central monitoring
- Biomedical equipment asset management system
- Dialysis machines
- Infusion pumps
- Patient monitor information and database systems
- Physiological measurement devices
You will work with a variety of biomedical patient simulators and test and measurement devices, in addition to the technologies found in our fully equipped medical electronics repair department.
Employers repeatedly 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
- Report writing
- Risk Management and Safety Standards
- Theory with hands-on practical experience
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by analyzing, interpreting, and producing electrical and electronics drawings and other related documents and graphics.
- Apply the principles of mathematics and science to analyze and solve technical problems related to electronics and computer engineering.
- Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronics circuits, equipment, systems and subsystems.
- Design, build, and troubleshoot working prototypes of electronics circuits, equipment, systems, and subsystems to meet job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards;
- Modify, maintain and repair electronics equipment and systems to ensure that they function properly.
- Select for purchase electronics equipment, components, and systems that fulfill the job requirements and functional specifications;
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot passive AC and DC circuits.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot active circuits.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot microprocessor-based systems.
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot control systems;
- Design, analyze and troubleshoot communication systems;
- Develop and use computer programs to support electronics engineering.
- Apply knowledge of basic shop practices to electronics engineering workplaces.
- Assist in the specifying, coordinating and conducting of quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain records and documentation.
- Complete all work in compliance with relevant law, policies, procedures, regulations and ethical principles.
- Participate in the installing, configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of architecture of computer systems and networks to meet user requirements.
- 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.
- Use fundamental understanding of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry principles to analyse and evaluate technologies used in the biomedical field.
- Apply all aspects of safety standards and infection control to a typical biomedical environment in both a hospital and laboratory setting.
- Analyze, evaluate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot biomedical devices and measuring equipment.
- Analyze, maintain and troubleshoot basic photonic biomedical instrumentation focusing on the use of lasers in medical applications.
- Repair and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment enforcing the appropriate government standards where applicable.
- Participate in the commissioning of medical imaging systems, including troubleshooting, maintaining and ensuring compliance to safety standards.
- Manage inventory and schedule regular maintenance of material, equipment and machinery used in the biomedical field.
- 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
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) (alternate available) or Grade 12 physics (C, M or U)
- Grade 11 biology (C, M or U)
Recommended
- Physics and chemistry (C, M or U)
Alternate mathematics entrance opportunity
If you apply to this program with an alternate mathematics credit as listed below, completed or in progress, you will be considered for admission.
Alternate math credit:
- MHF4U
- MFM4U
- MCB4U
- MCV4U
- MGA4U
Please review the list of organizations that provide upgrading options for students that are missing a high school credit.
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 MyCampus.
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 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.
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.
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 remote 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 school office.
Pathway to Degree
Qualified graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMTY) program who are interested in pursuing the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management (BHCTM) degree can do so through the unique, streamlined pathway-to-degree program (HCTF) offered by Durham College. The pathway allows students to earn the BHCTM in just two additional years; the HCTF pathway is four semesters plus a 14-week field placement.
Qualified graduates of programs similar to an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in BMTY, students currently enrolled in another degree program or students holding a degree who wish to pursue the BHCTM as a second degree may be eligible for credit transfer.
The program of study for HCTF pathway students focuses on developing expertise in business practices, including management, policy development, marketing and sales and accounting, among others, to complement existing knowledge in biomedical technology and life sciences.
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:
Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
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