Biomedical Technology/Technician

The Biomedical Technology/Technician certificate program at Howard Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Columbia, MD. The program trains students in the maintenance, calibration, and repair of biomedical equipment used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

This program falls within the engineering technology and biomedical equipment field under CIP code 15.0401. Howard Community College also offers a two- to four-year Biomedical Technology/Technician certificate at a longer credential level, as well as related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, and Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. Students can expect technical instruction in medical device systems, electronics fundamentals, and the safety and regulatory standards that apply to biomedical equipment in clinical environments.