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Contact

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Dr. Sadik Kara
Director/Instructor
Ingram (Building 11), Room 225
919-536-7200 ext. 8163
karas@durhamtech.edu

Plan of Study

(Courses by Semester)
Download 2025-2026 Plan of Study 
* This program is financial aid eligible.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Long Term

Biomedical Equipment Technology prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

AAS degree graduates with two years of experience are eligible to take the Biomedical Equipment Technician certification exam.

Students from ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ and Wake Tech can take advantage of shared resources and opportunities offered by a new collaboration called RTP Bio.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees

$5,798

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Location

Main Campus

Minimum Credit Hours

69

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1
BMT-111 Introduction to Biomedical Field 2
ELC-131 Circuit Analysis I 4
ELC-131A Circuit Analysis I Lab 1
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3
MAT-121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 3

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(12 months or less)

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Long Term

(More than 12 months)

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University Transfer

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Baccalaureate Transfer Option

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