Biomedical Equipment Technician

Biomedical Technicians play a vital role in health care; enhancing the user experience by ensuring all medical equipment is safe and in proper working condition.

Designed by biomedical and manufacturing industry leaders, the program provides a comprehensive, hands-on, career-oriented curriculum. Students will obtain a solid education in the fundamentals of biomedical devices and industry, electronic engineering, computer and networking.

Hands-on education from industry experts

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Curriculum designed by workforce partners

Potential Jobs:

Biomedical Electronics Technician
Medical Equipment Repairers
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
Radiology Service Engineer

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $37.62 per hour
Top Earners: $49.40 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.

“I can only say good things about Anoka Tech. The college location is intimidating for a person of color like me. But, when you walk into the campus, you will meet amazing people. The teachers, security guards and cafeteria workers, all welcome you with open arms and make you feel like home.”

Kodjo Vossah-Messan ’19

Biomedical Equipment Technician AAS degree

“The coursework in my degree programs give a broad aspect of everything you might see in the field. They gave me an excellent starting point for anything I could come into.”

Jon Macho ‘19

Electronics Engineering Technology and Biomedical Equipment Technician AAS degree

About the Program

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What to Expect from the Learning Environment

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Part-Time Options

Students can choose to complete any of the electronics programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides. Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

Below, new students can find the first semester part-time course options. After the first semester, work with your faculty advisor to plan future semesters.

Course options may differ depending on whether you plan to start in the fall or spring semester. ETEC courses for new students are not always available in the spring term. A full-time student in any electronics program would take 16 credits their first semester. Part-time students must take a minimum of 10 credits.

Important: Students who place below college-level on the ACCUPLACER tests for Arithmetic and QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Stats) mathematics may benefit from starting with developmental math courses before any ETEC courses.

First Semester

ETEC 1102, ETEC 1113, ETEC 1141

These 3 courses are corequisites and therefore must be taken together.
In addition to developmental math courses, AAS degree students starting in the spring semester also have the option of starting with general education courses if no ETEC courses are being offered.