This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the specialized field of biomedical electronics in a hospital or in the medical electronics industry.The curriculum has been planned to give comprehensive training in circuit analysis, laboratory techniques and the use of modern test equipment. A balanced study of peripheral subjects that make the biomedical equipment technician unique also is included. These subjects include fundamentals of physics, chemistry, physiology, medical terminology, hospital ethics and hospital safety. The curriculum provides special lectures and laboratories in repair and preventive maintenance of medical electronic equipment. Graduates are prepared for employment as entrylevel biomedical equipment technicians. To qualify for an associate in applied science degree, students must successfully complete five quarters of study including the additional required courses (chemistry and physics) and the six and seventh quarter biomedical sequence. The clinical practicum is available during summer quarter only.The goal of the program is to provide the health care field with biomedical equipment technicians who have a thorough understanding of electronic fundamentals; a practical ability to design, construct and troubleshoot electronic circuits; and knowledge about the theory of operation, physiological principles, and the safe and practical applications of biomedical equipment. As there are a limited number of clinical sites in the Spokane area, students must be willing to go out of town to an available clinical site. Successful completion will be determined by meeting the following criteria:A student must achieve an overall grade point average of 2.75 in all the required electronics classes, biomedical classes, and required specific related classes. A student must pass each of the electronics classes during the first three quarters of the program with a minimum grade of 1.7 A student must pass each of the electronics classes during the fourth through seventh quarters with a minimum grade of 2.0 A student must pass each required related course with a minimum grade of 2.0Note: upon review, the department chairperson and/or Technical Education Dean may waive any or all of the previous criteria when extenuating circumstances arise.