2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Biomedical Equipment Technician
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

AS	
CIP Number	1615040102	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	60 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-9082 – Medical Appliance Technicians
31-9093 – Medical Equipment Preparers
49-9062 – Medical Equipment Repairers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to designing, manufacturing, evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing and testing various types of biomedical equipment.  Additionally, students will learn to function in a hospital or industry environment through an internship at a local biomedical department.  During the internship, students will be assigned routine duties as biomedical equipment technicians.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of sixty credit hours. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Apply written and verbal skills.
02.0	Apply mathematical skills.
03.0	Apply basic software skills related to biomedical engineering technology.
04.0	Understand basic pneumatics, fluidic, and mechanical principles.
05.0	Understand basic biomedical principles.
06.0	Understand basic networking principles.
07.0	Understand basic electronics/computer principles.
08.0	Understand laser/optics principles.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Biomedical Equipment Technician
CIP Numbers:	1615040102
Program Length:	60 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	51-9082, 31-9093, 49-9062

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Apply written and verbal skills–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Apply written composition principles.	
01.02	Demonstrate verbal presentation approaches.	
01.03	Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication.	
01.04	Demonstrate reasoning and creative thinking ability.	
01.05	Apply word processing skills for technical report writing.	
01.06	Work effectively in a team environment.	
02.0	Apply mathematical skills–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Understand mathematical functions, algebra, and complex numbers.	
02.02	Understand exponential and logarithmic functions and graphs.	
02.03	Identify systems of linear equations.	
02.04	Apply trigonometric functions.	
02.05	Understand statistical measures and quality control.	
02.06	Use a graphing calculator for computer-assisted analysis.	
02.07	Demonstrate proficiency in solving basic algebraic expressions and systems of equations.	
02.08	Analyze technical applications with computer and calculator-based tools.	
02.09	Interpret elementary statistical measures.	
03.0	Apply basic software skills related to biomedical engineering technology–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Understand word processing software functions.	
03.02	Understand database software functions.	
03.03	Understand spreadsheet software functions.	
03.04	Understand Computer Aided Design (CAD) software functions.	
03.05	Understand Internet browser functions.	
03.06	Demonstrate proficiency in using word processors for written reports and communication.	
03.07	Demonstrate proficiency in searching and working with databases.	
03.08	Demonstrate proficiency in using spreadsheets for basic data analysis.	
03.09	Demonstrate proficiency in using CAD to analyze basic biomedical systems.	
03.10	Demonstrate proficiency using CAD to troubleshoot basic biomedical systems.	
03.11	Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing Internet resources.	
04.0	Understand basic pneumatics, fluidic, and mechanical principles–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify fluidic and pneumatic signals.	
04.02	Understand fluidic and pneumatic diagrams.	
04.03	Understand uses and operation of biomedical fluid valves.	
04.04	Understand uses and operation of biomedical pneumatic valves and regulators.	
04.05	Use biomedical instrumentation.	
04.06	Demonstrate proficiency in reading fluidic and pneumatic diagrams.	
04.07	Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting basic mechanical, fluidic, and pneumatic systems.	
05.0	Understand basic biomedical principles–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Understand basic anatomy and physiology.	
05.02	Understand basic medical terminology.	
05.03	Understand principles of selected biomedical instrumentation.	
05.04	Identify biomedical sensors and transducers.	
05.05	Identify selected biomedical instruments.	
05.06	Use biomedical instrumentation.	
05.07	Demonstrate proficiency in data collection and basic data analysis for research, development, or manufacturing of biomedical applications.	
05.08	Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing selected biomedical instrumentation.	
05.09	Demonstrate proficiency in testing selected biomedical instrumentation.	
05.10	Demonstrate proficiency in calibrating selected biomedical instrumentation.	
05.11	Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing selected biomedical instrumentation.	
05.12	Demonstrate proficiency in maintenance of selected biomedical instrumentation.	
06.0	Understand basic networking principles–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Understand basic network hardware technologies.	
06.02	Understand basic network software technologies.	
06.03	Demonstrate proficiency in understanding broad-based vendor independent network hardware technologies such as Local Area Networks (LAN) which include wired and wireless technologies.	
06.04	Demonstrate proficiency in understanding basics in principle software protocols such as TCP/IP functions.	
06.05	Demonstrate proficiency in relating network technology to real world applications in the biomedical field such as:	
a.	Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)	
b.	Hospital Information Systems (HIS)	
c.	Medical Instrumentation Interfacing	
d.	Network Security	
07.0	Understand basic electronics/computer principles–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Understand basic electrical signals.	
07.02	Understand basic linear/nonlinear DC analysis.	
07.03	Understand basic linear AC analysis.	
07.04	Understand basic digital analysis.	
07.05	Utilize electrical passive, active, linear, and non-linear components.	
07.06	Understand electrical diagrams.	
07.07	Understand microprocessors and microcontrollers.	
07.08	Understand power systems.	
07.09	Understand data acquisition techniques.	
07.10	Understand computer interface concepts.	
07.11	Understand biomedical instrumentation.	
07.12	Demonstrate proficiency in reading electrical diagrams.	
07.13	Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing basic electrical systems.	
07.14	Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting basic electrical systems.	
07.15	Demonstrate proficiency in repairing basic electrical systems.	
07.16	Demonstrate proficiency in electrical measurements.	
07.17	Demonstrate proficiency in computer interfacing.	
07.18	Demonstrate proficiency in loading system software in computer based equipment.	
07.19	Demonstrate proficiency in hardware replacement in computer based equipment.	
08.0	Understand laser/optics principles–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Understand basic light and optics principles.	
08.02	Understand photocells.	
08.03	Understand light sensors.	
08.04	Understand lasers and safety protocols.	
08.05	Understand biomedical instrumentation.	
08.06	Understand principles of aligning and troubleshooting basic biomedical optical systems.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C. The standard length of this program is sixty credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding Articulation Agreements; Bright Futures Scholarships; Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit; and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml