This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the specialized field of biomedical electronics in a hospital or other healthcare technology settings. The curriculum has been planned to give comprehensive training in medical equipment, circuit analysis, labratory techniques, and the use of modern test equipment. A balanced study of perhipheral subjects that make the biomedical equipment technician unique is included. These subject include fundamentals of chemistry, physiology, medical terminology, hosptial ethics, and hosptial safety. The curriculum provides lectures and laboratories in repair and preventative maintenance of medical electronic equipment throughout the course. Graduates are prepared for employment as entry level biomedical equipment technicians. To qualify for an associate in applied science degree students must successfull complete seven quarters of study including required courses in chemistry, employment preparation, and an internship in the seventh quarter. The clinical practicum is available during summer quarter only. Students may enroll in the program during fall, winter, or spring quarters. The goal of the program is to provide the health care field with biomedical equipment technicians who have a thorough understanding of electronic fudamentals, 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. There are a limited number of clinical sites available in the Spokane area so students must be willing to travel to available clinical sites. Successful completion will be determined by meeting the following criteria: A student must pass each required class with a minimum grade of 2.0 A student must achieve an overall grade point average of 2.75 to be considered for clinical rotation.