Want to be more than an engineer?
Students with a degree in Electrical Engineering can expand their knowledge of the biomedical engineering technology industry and complete their Biomedical Engineering Technology diploma requirements in only eight months. Learn in a state-of-the-art lab; become familiar with today’s advanced medical equipment; and gain the skills required to install, test and maintain medical equipment as an essential member of a health-care team.
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If you are a domestic or internationally educated student with a degree in Electrical Engineering, you may be eligible for this compressed, fast-track opportunity to complete your diploma requirements in only two semesters.
The Biomedical Engineering Technology program is unique to Ontario and provides essential training for individuals wanting to pursue a career in this field including:
- Access to a fully equipped Biomedical Engineering technology lab including bedside and central monitoring, anaesthesia equipment, infusion pumps, a variety of physiological measurement and dialysis devices and an adjacent medical imaging lab;
- Hands-on experience in the methods and instrumentation used in health care;
- Practical laboratory training courses in instrumentation, medical imaging, safety and standards management, dialysis terms and devices and customer care and service; and
- The opportunity to work with a variety of biomedical patient simulators and test and measurement devices in addition to the test and measurement technologies found in electronics repair departments.
This fast-track option is designed for applicants with existing academic credentials. It will provide you with advanced skills specific to the biomedical engineering technology field to complement the post-secondary education you already have. It will provide technical practice with opportunities for hands-on experience and project-based learning in medical device technology.
In order to gain practical knowledge, a supervised work placement is a component of this fast-track program.
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Courses and course descriptions are updated on a regular basis and are subject to change.
This course deals with normal anatomy and physiology. Topics include the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems, as well as an introduction to microbiology. Three unifying themes, the interrelationships of body organ systems, homeostasis, and the complimentary of structure and function help students understand how the human body works.
Students become familiar with the concepts of dialysis technology, theory and practice. The physiology of renal failure and body function are covered, as well as the operation of dialysis machines, artificial kidney use, water treatment, and facility design.
This course builds on the concepts learned in BIOMEDICAL TERMS AND DEVICES I (BMDV 4131). In this course the biomedical technologist learns about physiological measurements with pressures; respiratory systems and equipment; the nervous system and methods of measuring nervous and brain function. It also includes an introduction to batteries and computers in biomedical environments.
This course introduces the student to the principles and concepts of biomedical engineering. Students gain an understanding of the breadth and depth of the discipline and their rate in the contemporary healthcare environment. Topics are introduced here that are explored in greater depth in subsequent courses
Biomedical engineers are on the doorstep of managing all healthcare technology and instrumental in the evolving roll of the chief technology officer. This course focuses on the development of current management skills, decision criteria, analytical techniques, financial controls, quality and the search for innovative ideas in the application of a comprehensive approach to medical technology management. Skillful and competent technology management are key elements in the operations and future performance of healthcare.
This course focuses on measurement and processing and their application to medical instruments and devices. Students learn about sensors and transducers used to measure and control electrical signals. The laboratory component of this course provides practical experience in trouble-shooting and involves the first part in the development of student designed medical device.
This course is designed to educate students in the theory of operation common in medical imaging devices. Students gain an overview of the components, systems, and serviceable components of the various devices. The laboratory component of this course provides practical experience in our x-ray fluoroscopy lab.
Students learn how equipment failure is addressed, the role of the technologist in medical/legal issues, forms and record keeping, as well as the risks associated with the improper use and alteration of equipment. Topics include the use of safety and standards for medical equipment, their use with patients in and outside of clinical settings and adherence to AAMI, CSA and IEC standards for medical equipment.
Students examine patient care with respect to the complex patient population. Using medical technology, students also learn about the ability to monitor, diagnose and restore valuable patient records.
Biomedical Terms & Devices III builds on the concepts learned in Biomedical Terms and Devices I and II. In Biomedical Terms and Devices III, students learn about physiological measurements with laser systems and equipment, the laboratory, electro surgery, physiotherapy and specialized rooms, battery management and medical RF interference in biomedical environments.
This course is a continuation of BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION I (BMIN-5131). It includes advanced analogue and digital measurement and processing and their application to medical instruments and devices. Topics include understanding noise, data analysis and medical instruments. The laboratory component of this course is a continuation of Biomedical Instrumentation I and provides advanced trouble-shooting skills and involves the completion of a student designed medical device.
This course is a continuation of MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS I (BMIS 5131). Students gain an overview of imaging systems, as well as various imaging modalities including X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI, PACS and RIS. Topics include the serviceable components of the various devices.
This course is a continuation of Safety Standards/Risk Management I (BMSS 6131). Students apply their new safety and standards knowledge in actual situations where preventive maintenance, service and/or repair is required. Records of the event are logged according to standards and filed for analysis.
This course is a continuation of BMDL5131, dealing with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of dialysis machines, artificial kidney use, water treatment, and facility design
Students prepare a detailed report and present it to their peers, both orally and in writing.
Program Costs
| Tuition Fees (Domestic): | $3,347 |
| Tuition Fees (International): | $12,742 |
| Student Incidental Fees: | $990 |
| Lab, Supplies and Consumable Fees: | $257 |
Fees do not include text books and are approximate based on 2011-2012 costs. For more information please see Other fees to consider.
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Qualified graduates may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities. Please see www.durhamcollege.ca/transferguide.
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (BaHSc) (Honours)
Graduates of the Biomedical program with a minimum mid-70s average or better may obtain a BaHSc degree part-time, online. You can apply for this program through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (www.ouac.on.ca) using the program code DHA.
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