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Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) Apprenticeship

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HCC’s Biomedical Equipment Technology (BMET) Apprenticeship Program is a pathway for aspiring or current professionals to excel in the medical industry. BMETs install, maintain, and repair medical equipment and devices used in clinical environments, including hospitals, clinics, and other locations where patient care is administered.

Over a period of three and a half years, apprentices learn how to test, adjust, monitor, and repair medical equipment, with focus on optimizing operational efficiency to assure patient care can be provided safely. This is accomplished through completion of 46 course credits and 6,000 hours of paid, on-the-job learning, taking place in partnership with healthcare employers across the state of Maryland.

Graduates of this program earn an associate of applied science degree. HCC is the only college in Maryland that offers a program of this kind.

Watch our 34-second video overviewing the Biomedical Engineering Technology Apprenticeship Program.

Requirements for Admission

Applications are accepted during the summer months, with coursework beginning in the fall semester. Standard requirements for admission are:

Be 18 years of age or older by the program start date.
Earned a high school diploma or GED, or be a dual-enrolled high school senior.
Eligible for employment in the U.S.
Eligible to enroll in MATH-143 Pre-Calculus and ENGL-121 College Composition before start of apprenticeship.
Have a driver’s license and clean driving record, or access to reliable transportation.
Lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Successfully complete 14 credits of pre-apprenticeship courses during the summer and fall semesters prior to program start date (PHYS-101, BMET Industry Overview Course, ENGL-121, ENGT-100, and MATH-141).
Complete an initial program screening and employment interview.

Eligible Candidates

The Biomedical Equipment Technology Apprenticeship Program is open to prospective and current HCC students, as well as professionals currently working in the biomedical equipment industry who are interested in opportunities for growth.

Eager to Take the First Step?

If you are a current HCC student, click here.
- Apply to the BMET Apprenticeship Program.
- Schedule placement testing.
- Register for the pre-apprenticeship courses you are required to complete before your apprenticeship program start date.
- Prepare for interviews with both HCC and prospective employers, who will want to know what inspired your interest in this program, your career goals, and why you should be considered a strong candidate for consideration.
If you are a current high school student who is interested in participating in the HCPSS Apprenticeship Maryland Academy during your senior year, click here.
- Discuss your interest in participating in an apprenticeship and review requirements for the program with your parent/guardian.
- Meet with the HCPSS Apprenticeship Maryland Coordinator to discuss opportunities and next steps for enrollment during your senior year.
- Interview with local eligible employers, to be considered for a position that aligns with your interests and career goals.
If you are a current Howard County Public School System student who is participating in the Systems and Project Engineering or Project Lead the Way Engineering Academy, click here.
- Meet with your school counselor and Career Academy teacher to discuss your career goals and post-secondary plans.
If you are a recent high school graduate or current industry professional, click here.
- Apply to HCC.
- Apply to the BMET Apprenticeship Program.
- Schedule placement testing.
- Register for the pre-apprenticeship courses you are required to complete before your apprenticeship program start date.
- Prepare for interviews with both HCC and prospective employers, who will want to know what inspired your interest in this program, your career goals, and why you should be considered a strong candidate for consideration.

“Live with Cris” spotlights programs and stories that are important to the HCC community. Click below to watch a segment about the BMET Apprenticeship program.