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Healthcare Engineering Technology Management (HETM)
  • HETM 10500 Introduction to HETM (1 cr.) Class 1. Students will explore the discipline of healthcare engineering technology management (HETM) and the professional practice of technicians in the field.  Certification, codes of ethics, and potential career paths will be explored.  A visit to a clinical HETM department will be included in the experience.
  • HETM 20200 Networking & Data Comm for Healthcare Equip (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900 Students explore basic networking concepts used in the clinical patient care environment.  Security measures and communication protocols used within the patent care setting will be applied in a network.  Networking topologies will be simulated and constructed.  Failures will be diagnosed.  HIPAA data recovery requirements will be studied and implemented with sample patient data.
  • HETM 21900 PC & Microprocessors for HETM (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900 This course explores fundamental computer and microprocessor components and theory including applications in health care technology.  Hardware and software in specific clinical equipment will be discussed.
  • HETM 22000 Applied Human Biology for HETM (3 cr.) P: ENG-W 131 or equivalent Class 3. This course presents the human biology, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology essential for biomedical equipment technicians and the devices involved in patient care. Focus is on the vocabulary necessary for effective medical communication skills in the hospital environment as part of the health care team.
  • HETM 22500 Healthcare Tech Diagnostics + Repair (3 cr.) P: ECET 10900. This course will explore fundamental repair theory and applications of technology used in the clinical setting, switching logic and controls, and systems repair in medical devices.
  • HETM 24000 The Technology of Patient Care (3 cr.) P: HETM 22000 and ECET 10700 Class 3. An overview of medical equipment used in the hospital and other medical environments to diagnose and treat patients. Sensors and physiological signals will be explained. Equipment found in various hospital departments and medical specialties will also be discussed. Patient safety and regulations will be emphasized.
  • HETM 29000 Biomedical Equipment Technician Practicum (4 cr.) P: HETM 32000 or C: HETM 32000. Class 3. Practice working in industry as a BMET. Students work on a variety of medical equipment and job tasks. Students receive some training in the form of in service and orientation programs. An employer evaluation, student report and a minimum of 180 work hours are required. Students may need to successfully complete a criminal background check.
  • HETM 29500 HETM Internship (1 cr.) P: Completion of HETM 24000 with a grade of C or better, overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. C: P or C: HETM 32500. Students experience an internship in the clinical setting exploring the professional practice of healthcare technology and the support of patient care.  Students receive training through in-service and orientation programs.  A minimum of 180 work hours are required.  Students may be required to pass a physical exam, TB test, background check or proof of immunizations including Rubella.
  • HETM 29900 Biomedical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.
  • HETM 30100 Medical Device Financial Planning (3 cr.) P: HETM 29500 or equivalent. Students will study medical device financial planning and life cycle management including pre-purchase specification and evaluation, clinical staff needs assessment, installation, training, repair and maintenance, performance assurance, and decommissioning/replacement.
  • HETM 30200 Interoperability of Healthcare Devices (3 cr.) P: HETM 20200. Students explore the clinical applications of computer networks, integrated medical devices, and interoperability.  Special emphasis will be on technology specific to healthcare such as electronic medical records, health information exchanges, and data exchanges standards.  HIPAA compliance associated with physiological data will be explored as well as clinical workflow and software.
  • HETM 31500 Introduction to Imaging Modalities (3 cr.) P: HETM 24000 The fundamentals of diagnostic imaging equipment will be explored.  The principles of x-ray-based systems will be explored.  Components and features of MRI, ultrasound, PET, and nuclear medicine will be discussed.  Image storage and communication protocols will be presented.
  • HETM 32500 Healthcare Devices and Systems (3 cr.) P: HETM 24000 C or better, HETM 22500 and ECET 15700 C or better. Hands-on exploration of the professional practice of the support of technology involved in patient care.  Topics will include patient monitoring equipment, IV and PCA pumps, surgical equipment, infection control and safety, life support equipment, and an overview of imaging modalities.
  • HETM 39900 Biomedical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.
  • HETM 40100 Clinical Applications of RFID (3 cr.) P: HETM 21900 Radio frequency identification technology fundamentals will be explored as well as applications within the clinical setting.  Current technologies, vendors, and trends will be discussed.
  • HETM 40200 Networking for Healthcare Systems (3 cr.) P: HETM 30200 and HETM 32500 Students explore the clinical applications of computer networks, integrated medical devices, interoperability, and electronic medical records.  Special emphasis will be on security and HIPAA compliance associated with physiological data.  Hands-on learning will be involve campus-area hospitals.
  • HETM 42000 Technology and Special Populations (3 cr.) P: HETM 32500 or equivalent. Class 3. This course focuses on special patient populations in the clinical environment and the equipment that supplements their care. Groups would include neonates, cardiac intensive care patients, surgical patients and trauma. Emphasis is placed on medical needs and the related technologies.
  • HETM 44000 Codes, Regulation & Patient Safety (3 cr.) P: HETM 32500 or equivalent. Class 3. This course explores applicable NFPA 99, JCAHO, CLIA and other regulatory agencies and their regulations governing medical equipment in the clinical environment. Case studies will be used to provide examples of interpretation and application.
  • HETM 46000 System Engr Tech for Healthcare (3 cr.) P: HETM 29500 Participants will gain insight into the analysis of multiple-entity clinical systems involving healthcare technology.  Focus will include process analysis and improvement to satisfy clinical customer needs.  Course content will explore the interdisciplinary efforts related to support the development, verification, deployment, integration, operations and user training of complex systems involving healthcare technology, as well as the creation of information about system performance associated with management decision making.
  • HETM 47000 Special Topics in Healthcare Technology Management (3 cr.) P: HETM 29500 This course will focus on current issues and discussion of trends in the healthcare technology management profession.  Current journal articles and research will support the discussions.
  • HETM 49000 Project Planning and Design (1 cr.) P: Three HETM 30000 or 40000 level courses and HETM 29500 Students are expected to prepare an individual design in collaboration with industry and or the clinical setting. This course will introduce the applications of project management to the student's design. Topics include project scope, scheduling, resource limitations, stakeholder interactions, delivery and quality assurance.
  • HETM 49100 BMET Senior Project (3 cr.) P: Three HETM 30000 or 40000 level courses and HETM 49000. Class 3. Extensive individual design and/or evaluation performed in collaboration with faculty and health care team members. Project is performed under the supervision of health care team members. Relation to the clinical environment required. Written and oral presentation of results are required.
  • HETM 49200 Capstone Project (1 cr.) P: HETM 49000 Extensive individual design and/or evaluation performed in collaboration with faculty and health care team members.  Project is performed under the supervision of health care team members.  Relation to the clinical environment required.  Written and oral presentations of results are required.
  • HETM 49300 HETM Ethics and Professionalism (1 cr.) P: HETM 29500 and Senior Standing in Program. Students will explore ethical, social, political, legal and ecological issues that practicing BMETs may encounter. Particular emphasis will be placed on patient safety and privacy issues.
  • HETM 49900 Biomedical Engineering Technology (1-3 cr.) Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff.