Biomedical Technology/Technician

The Biomedical Technology/Technician certificate program at Howard Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Columbia, MD. The program trains students to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair medical equipment used in hospitals and clinical environments, combining principles of electronics and healthcare technology.

This program is part of the biomedical technology field (CIP 15.0401), which prepares graduates for roles as biomedical equipment technicians working alongside clinical engineering teams. Howard Community College also offers a shorter Biomedical Technology/Technician certificate at the one- to two-year level for students seeking a faster pathway into the field. Additional programs at the Columbia campus include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, as well as a Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management program for students with different career interests.