The associate degree program requires 60 credits and can be completed in 20 months. The final semester of the program includes a hands-on internship experience to ready students for the workforce.
Courses are offered at both campuses via in-person and in hybrid formats. Though biomedical technician schools can have somewhat varied programs, there are similarities in core and elective courses. These courses fall into the main categories of biomedical technology-specific courses, mathematics, general science courses, and electives.
Students should keep in mind that although the titles of courses are different from school to school, the general biomedical equipment topics covered are the same.
In terms of more general courses, many students will take algebra, physics, and chemistry. In addition, students may select non-technical courses from the humanities or the arts course catalogs in programs that allow electives.
However, these electives are more common in the two to four-year training programs and are not likely to be found in the shorter certificate programs available. The ATMAE offers accreditation in various technology-based programs, from biomedical technician programs to architectural science programs to web analyst degrees.
The organization also offers accreditation beginning at the associate of applied science and extending through master of science MS programs. ATMAE accreditation includes an application from the program and a thorough on-site visit consisting of a team of at least three experts who evaluate the school for its curriculum, facilities, faculty, and more.
ABET offers accreditation to many different types of engineering programs. The ABET accreditation process includes a self-study completed by program administrators and an on-site visit to determine eligibility. With ABET, the process takes approximately 18 months to complete. A full explanation of that process is available on the ABET site.
Interested students should also keep in mind that schools can seek overall institutional accreditation in addition to the program-specific accreditation provided by bodies such as the ATMAE and ABET.
Institutional accreditation considers many facets of the school and generally comes from an organization that the US Department of Education recognizes. According to the BLS, the job outlook for biomedical technicians is a bit slower than average.
However, from to , the position is expected to grow by 7 percent, which is about as fast as the national average for all occupations BLS In addition, advancements in medical technology will continue to lead to more advanced medical equipment that will need regular service and maintenance from trained biomedical technicians.
However, those with more education and experience will have a better time competing for jobs. The growth of the aging population in the United States and increased overall access to healthcare are expected to lead to an increased demand for virtually all healthcare professionals, including biomedical technicians.
Consumers and physicians will continue to stress the need for non-invasive procedures and sophisticated diagnostics, which necessitate more complex machinery and the people to repair those machines. As the complexity of machines continues to increase, biomedical technicians entering the field may be more inclined to specialize in one type of machine or one area of diagnostics because there will simply be more to know about the inner workings of these highly sophisticated machines.
There is no standard licensing or certification procedure for biomedical technicians. Instead, like many medical technologist careers, those who wish to improve their career options by obtaining officially recognized biomedical technician certification may do so. Although there is no requirement that any biomedical technician obtains this certification, certified technicians may find more and better-paying career opportunities available to them.
Because of the shortage of qualified healthcare technology management HTM professionals in the hiring pool, some hospitals and other employers are training their own biomedical equipment technicians BMETs from the ground up with no formalized way to ensure these BMETs are trained consistently or to a minimum standard.
This apprenticeship program will bring structure to that process and contribute to a solution for bridging the current skill gap in the field for entry-level employees. The intent is that the availability of a formalized BMET apprenticeship that offers formalized training in a real work environment will attract new professionals to the field.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices receive a nationally recognized certificate, jointly issued by AAMI and the U. Department of Labor, signifying that the apprentice was trained to AAMI's recommended minimum competencies and standards. BMET Apprentices will earn a competitive wage from their employers during training.
Invest in a pipeline designed to enhance your workforce with credentialed and custom-trained BMETs. Through a new program with the DOL, AAMI was approved to design and facilitate a program that was easier for employers to administrate and ensured that apprentices were supported and trained to a nationwide standard. The program is structured to ensure that each apprentice accomplishes a comprehensive set of training objectives and relevant certifications within 2 years.
Many employers are able to easily enhance their existing in-house training program to meet the requirements of the program. To begin the program, we will work with you to complete DOL-related paperwork, clarify all program requirements, build a wage schedule, and connect you with funding sources. All training and certification requirements are outlined here. AAMI has partnered with several organizations to provide training materials and courses at a reduced cost for our employer partners.
Employers are responsible for hiring their own apprentices or enrolling an existing employee in their apprenticeship program. AAMI has a database of qualified candidates available to any employer partner of the program.
Getting a new apprenticeship approved through the U. Department of Labor is a hurdle—and we've already cleared it for you! As the sponsoring partner of the program, AAMI will not only certify your apprentices that complete the program, but is here to support both the employer and apprentice through the process by serving as your liaison to the DOL.
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