Earn while you learn with a biomedical equipment technician job
Howard Community College offers Maryland’s only Biomedical Engineering Technology Apprenticeship Program that provides an Associate of Applied Science degree which apprentices earn upon completion. Biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) install, maintain and repair medical equipment used in hospitals, clinics and other patient care locations. Most BMETs work for hospitals and equipment manufacturers. Duties may include testing, adjusting and repairing different medical and clinical devices. Students in the BMET Apprenticeship Program complete supervised on-the-job training.
A career as a biomedical equipment technician offers a competitive wage in a growing field. Students complete HCC’s work-based learning program to gain experience in the biomedical engineering technology industry. We partner with employers across the state of Maryland to help students secure a BMET job. The program includes more than 6,000 hours on the job and can take up to three and a half years to complete. Interested BMET professionals or those currently employed by a licensed health care or medical equipment organization are welcome to apply.
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About the Program
Students completing Howard Community College's (HCC) three-year apprenticeship program will earn 46 credits and an A.A.S. degree. The curriculum includes lecture, lab, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year. If you are interested in the program, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Review the program requirements listed below to check your eligibility.
- Complete the application process for either non-HCC students or current HCC students.
Please note, all eligible applicants will be required to complete a screening interview. After successfully completing the screening, qualified students will complete a set of pre-apprenticeship courses prior to the beginning of the program.
Program Requirements
In order to apply for the BMET apprenticeship, you must:- Be 18 years or older by start of the program.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be College ready in English and Math.
- Have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, or access to reliable transportation.
- Proof that you are able to legally work in the United States.
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
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How to Apply & Enroll
Application Process
For non-HCC students.
- Ensure you meet all of the program requirements listed below.
- Submit an admissions application to HCC.
- After completing the admissions process, you will need to submit a secondary BMET apprentice application.
For current HCC students.
- Ensure you meet all of the program requirements listed below.
- Submit your secondary BMET apprentice application.
Please note, all eligible applicants will be required to complete a screening interview and may be required to take a placement test. After successfully completing the screening, qualified students will complete a placement test if needed and a set of pre-apprenticeship courses prior to the beginning of the program.
For more information about the program and BMET apprentice application, contact apprentice@howardcc.edu.
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Upcoming Information SessionsFuture information sessions will be announced at a later date.
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Pre-Apprenticeship Courses
After being accepted into the program, you must complete a set of pre-apprenticeship courses to be eligible for the BMET apprenticeship. Pre-apprenticeship students would begin courses during HCC’s Summer session. See details below.
Term
Course
Credits
Summer
PHYS 101: Technical Physical Science
BMET Industry Overview Course (Non-credit)
4
Fall
ENGL 121: College Composition
ENGT 100: Fundamental Skills for Technology and Engineering
MATH 141: College Algebra
4
3
3
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Apprenticeship Courses
Once you have completed the pre-apprenticeship courses listed above, you will complete courses over a three-year period. See details below.
Term
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Winter
HEAL: 111
SPCH: 105/110
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Spring
BMET: 114, ELEC: 107
ELEC: 213
BMET: 212
Summer
BIOL: 106
ELEC: 141
GEN ED
Fall
ELEC: 117
BMET: 211
BMET: 220*
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Two Ways to Earn BMET Credentials at HCC
HCC offers two unique options for students to prepare for success in BMET:
A.A.S. Degree – Ideal for students who plan to eventually pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Apprenticeship Program – Ideal for students who want to pursue an education while simultaneously earning a full-time salary in a biomedical engineering technology role and are interested in the possibility of having an employer contribute to their tuition costs.
Our Biomedical Engineering Technology Apprenticeship Program is part of our wider apprenticeships program. Students in the program earn their degree while they complete paid on-the-job training. We coordinate with employers to offer a variety of apprenticeships in Maryland. Learn more about our apprenticeship program.
Questions? Email apprentice@howardcc.edu to learn more about the BMET apprenticeship program.