
Advanced Diploma In Biomedical Engineering Technology
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 16,539 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* for 2 semesters for international students / fees include incidental fees and health insurance for the first year of study
Key Summary
Introduction
- Program Code: 3407
- School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 3 years/ 6 semesters
- Delivery Mode: online, in-class, hybrid
- Location: Progress Campus
Centennial College's Biomedical Engineering Technology program has been designed to meet the need for qualified professionals caused by the merger between the biomedical equipment industry and the engineering and scientific disciplines. These collaborations have created beneficial innovations for both health care and society, and require the industry to meet the challenge of offering a range of quality products. Artificial organs, prostheses, and medical instruments wouldn't exist without biomedical engineering.
Providing an optimum balance between theory and hands-on labs, this engineering program will cover various principles in the design of medical equipment, rehabilitation, and health improvement devices. Among them will be:
- Electronics
- Microcontrollers
- Computers
- Engineering
- Chemical
- Biology
- Medicine
The technical problem-solving skills you'll gain will prepare you for a challenging career.
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Program Outline
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Program Outcome
Program Vocational Learning OutcomesPrinter Friendly
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
1. Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by analyzing, interpreting, and producing electrical and electronics drawings and other related documents and graphics.
2. Apply the principles of mathematics and science to analyze and solve technical problems related to electronics and computer engineering.
3. Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronics circuits, equipment, systems, and subsystems.
4. Design, build and troubleshoot working prototypes of electronic circuits, equipment, systems, and subsystems to meet job requirements, functional specifications, and relevant standards.
5. Modify, maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems to ensure that they function properly.
6. Select for purchase of electronics equipment, components, and systems that fulfill the job requirements and functional specifications.
7. Design, analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits.
8. Design, analyze and troubleshoot passive AC and DC circuits.
9. Design, analyze and troubleshoot active circuits.
10. Design, analyze and troubleshoot microprocessor-based systems.
11. Design, analyze and troubleshoot control systems.
12. Design, analyze and troubleshoot communication systems.
13. Develop and use computer programs to support electronics engineering.
14. Apply knowledge of basic shop practices to electronics engineering workplaces.
15. Assist in the specifying, coordinating, and conducting of quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
16. Prepare and maintain records and documentation.
17. Complete all work in compliance with relevant laws, policies, procedures, regulations, and ethical principles.
18. Participate in installing, configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of architecture of computer systems and networks to meet user requirements.
19. Monitor and operate workplace biomedical equipment safely and take responsible decisions to prevent mishaps and handle hazardous situations in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
20. Use a fundamental understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry principles to analyze and evaluate technologies used in the biomedical field.
21. Apply all aspects of safety standards and infection control to a typical biomedical environment in both a hospital and laboratory setting.
22. Analyze, evaluate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot biomedical devices and measuring equipment.
23. Analyze, maintain and troubleshoot basic photonics biomedical instrumentation focusing on the use of lasers in medical applications.
24. Repair and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment enforcing the appropriate government standards where applicable.
25. Participate in the commissioning of medical imaging systems, including troubleshooting, maintaining, and ensuring compliance to safety standards.
26. Manage inventory and schedule regular maintenance of material, equipment, and machinery used in the biomedical field.
27. Research and access sources of technical information using appropriate methods for theoretical research, practical or applied research, and comprehensive literature review.
Career Opportunities
Program Highlights
You gain hands-on experience with a wide range of high-tech equipment.
The Biomedical Engineering Technology program has its own Biomedical Student Club.
The program is part of an active student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Career Outlook
- Bioengineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Biomedical technologist
Education Pathways
Qualified graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College. Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
- Algoma University
- Cape Breton University
- Davenport University
- Durham College
- Guelph, University of
- Lakehead Univesity
- Laurentian University
- McMaster University
- Nipissing
- Ontario Tech University (UOIT)
- Seneca College
- Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus
- York University