Online training in biomedical engineering technology could help prepare you for work as a certified technician. Get information about program requirements and voluntary certification.
What You Need to Know
Biomedical engineering technology programs focus on the manufacture and safe use of medical technology. Biomedical equipment technicians and technologists (BMETs) ensure patient safety by properly installing and repairing medical equipment, such as defibrillators, monitors, ultrasound devices and X-ray machines. You might be able to find online training through non-credit courses, certificates, and undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
<table border="1"><tr><td><b>Online</b></td><td> Fully online programs are available; you could also find a hybrid program</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Degrees</b></td><td> Master's degrees; Certificates; Bachelor's degrees are rare</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Courses</b></td><td> Non-credit modules and courses are available at many schools</td></tr>
</table><h3 id="section---WhatTypeOfSchoolsOfferOnlinePrograms">What Type of Schools Offer Online Programs?</h3><p>You can find online biomedical equipment technicians training through a variety of programs; however, some hands-on classroom experience might be necessary in order to gain a practical understanding of equipment. A Master of Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering specialization could be fully online as well as some certificate programs. Online bachelor's programs are rare and will most likely require some in-class components. Here are some schools with online training programs and coursework:
</p><ul><li>Career Institute of Technology - fully online certificate program
</li><li>Indiana University Purdue Global Indianapolis (IUPUI) - partially online bachelor's program
</li><li>University of Vermont - online course modules
</li><li>Community College of Philadelphia - partially online certificate program
</li><li>Nebraska Methodist College - non-credit online courses
</li><li>Colorado State University - fully online master's program
</li></ul><h3 id="section---HowCanIStayUpToDateWithMyTraining">How Can I Stay Up to Date With My Training?</h3><p>Rapid advances in medical technology require BMETs to stay up to date with new equipment. Manufacturers and vendors typically offer Webinars on new biomedical devices and equipment maintenance.
</p><h3 id="section---DoINeedToBecomeCertified">Do I Need to Become Certified?</h3><p>While not required, voluntary certification is encouraged and demonstrates competence in the field. The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation administers certification exams for qualified BMETs and radiology equipment specialists. Continuing education Webinars designed to prepare you for certification exams may be available from multi-vendor providers.</p>
