Accelerator: Biomedical Equipment Maintenance

Accelerator: Biomedical Equipment Maintenance is a 40-hour accelerated course only available to successful completers of Mechatronics and Robotics Maintenance. This course gives Mechatronics completers the opportunity to get certification in the entire Biomedical Maintenance Technician skill path with only 40 hours of study. The Biomedical Equipment Maintenance skill path explores the foundations of biomedical equipment maintenance and prepares learners for further education towards a career as a biomedical technician or for working in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility.

The course focuses on seven foundational areas needed for biomedical equipment maintenance: fundamental skills, human anatomy, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical systems, fluid systems, computer and network systems, and communication. After completing this course, learners will be prepared with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for further training towards maintaining biomedical equipment.

The course is aligned with SACA certification, and learners who successfully complete the course will have completed the coursework for four SACA micro-credentials: Electrical Systems 1, AC Variable Frequency Drives 1, Mechanical Power Systems 1, and Pneumatic Systems 1. The course does not provide SACA certification; learners who wish to become certified will need to complete one or more SACA exams.