Section IV

Biomedical Technology Systems

3.31.1 System Guidelines

None

3.31.2 College Guidelines

3.31.2.1 Madisonville Community College

Enrollment in the Biomedical Technology Systems program may be limited due to the lack of available resources including faculty, equipment, laboratory space, and clinical site locations.

Technical Standards

Biomedical Equipment Technicians (CIP code: 15.0401) repair, maintain, and manage a wide variety of medical devices, equipment, and instruments in which various biological senses, physical abilities, and mental/cognitive processes are required on behalf of the individual in order to perform and complete the tasks successfully. Therefore, to assure their success in the program as well as in the field, all applicants should possess the following abilities at an acceptable level:

1. finger dexterity ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects as is the case when installing or removing hardware that is associated with medical technology;
2. color discrimination ability to distinguish various colors as well as various shades associated with a color as is the case when analyzing the color code presented on electronic components and the conductors in cables;
3. arm-hand steadiness ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving the arm or while holding the arm and hand in one position as is the case when making fine calibration adjustments to medical devices;
4. near-field vision ability to see details at close range as is the case when evaluating electronic schematics or looking for defects or faults on circuit boards;
5. hearing acuity ability to detect low noises such as air leaks in pneumatic circuits or arcing in electrical circuits;
6. written comprehension ability i to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing;
7. inductive reasoning ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events);
8. deductive reasoning ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; and
9. problem sensitivity ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Admission Requirements

Each program applicant must fulfill the following requirements to be accepted into the program:

1. must be cleared of any academic probation at time of admission;
2. must complete an online learning tutorial or show evidence of successful completion of two or more online non-remedial type courses offered through an accredited institution in which a grade of “C” or better was awarded for each online course completed;
3. must meet with the program coordinator and devise an academic plan and discuss career objectives; and
4. must fulfill the general admission requirements for the program as set forth by Madisonville Community College.

Preference

Preference given to applicants who have:

1. assessment test scores in the areas of English, Reading, and Math that are at or above the minimum level considered for college-ready; or
2. completed 12 or more hours of college credit in non-remedial classes (100- level or higher) from an accredited post-secondary institution in which a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (as referenced to a 4.0 scale) was earned; or
3. acquired an AAS or AS degree from an accredited post-secondary institution in which the concentration was in the technical domain of Electronics or Information Technology.

Transfer Students

Students seeking to earn credit towards the specified technical classes (see list below) within the Biomedical Technology Systems program in which identical or equivalent classes were completed with a grade of “C” or better will only receive credit if coursework was taken within the last three years upon being admitted into the program. For technical classes completed beyond the three-year period, the student will be required to pass a competency exam in order to receive credit that will apply towards the associated program class.

Program classes for which the above rule applies to:

• AIT 1001 – Basic Electrical Knowledge
• AIT 1101 – Electrical Power Distribution
• BTS 120 – Essentials of Biomedical Electronics I
• BTS 125 – Essentials of Biomedical Electronics II
• CIT 111 – Computer Hardware and Software
• CIT 160 – Introduction to Networking Concepts

Retention and Progress in the Program

Retention and progression in the Biomedical Technology Systems program will require the program student to:

1. maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) at or above 2.0 (in reference to a 4.0 scale);
2. achieve a grade of “C” or better in each technical and technical support course;
3. not withdraw from a technical course due to poor academic performance;
4. provide acceptable results pertaining to a background check as required by the student’s assigned clinical site;
5. provide acceptable results pertaining to a drug test as required by the student’s assigned clinical site;
6. complete all required technical courses required for the AAS degree within four years upon admission into the program; and
7. meet the Technical Standards of the program.

Readmission

A student may be readmitted to the program only if they withdrew due to non- academic circumstances. The student must explain in writing why they are withdrawing and that document must be agreed upon and signed by the program coordinator and the student in order for readmission to be granted at a later date. The student must reenter the program within one year of the withdrawal date. Students are not guaranteed readmission.

Permanent Dismissal from Program

1. A student who does not fulfill one or more of the conditions stated above in the section entitled “Retention and Progress in the Program” will be permanently dismissed from the Biomedical Technology Systems program.
2. A student who withdraws from one or more classes while enrolled in the program for a second time regardless of the reason will be permanently dismissed from the Biomedical Technology Systems program.
3. A student, enrolled in BTS 290 – Clinical Experience in Biomedical Technology Systems, who does not pass the background check and/or the drug screen test as required of their assigned clinical training site, will be permanently dismissed from the Biomedical Technology Systems program.