The academic content and curriculum of the Biomedical Device Technology Associate Degree Program comprehensively combines health technologies and engineering principles. The program aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge in the design, operation, maintenance and repair of biomedical devices. The curriculum usually includes main themes such as
Basic Engineering Sciences and Mathematics: Courses that provide students with the mathematical and analytical thinking skills required in engineering and technology. This usually includes physics, chemistry and basic engineering principles.
Fundamentals of Electronics and Electrical Engineering: These courses provide an understanding of the electrical and electronic systems of biomedical devices. Topics such as circuit theory, microprocessors, sensors and actuators are covered.
Anatomy and Physiology: When dealing with health technologies, it is essential to understand the structural and functional characteristics of the human body. These courses provide students with a basic knowledge of body systems, organs and their functions.
Biomedical Device Technologies: These courses cover the types, functioning and application areas of biomedical devices. Medical imaging systems, patient monitoring systems, diagnostic devices and treatment equipment are among the topics of these courses.
Maintenance and Repair of Biomedical Equipment: In this course, students learn routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair techniques of devices. This is a critical skill for safe and effective use of devices.
Quality Management and Legislation in Health: Technologies used in the healthcare sector operate under strict regulations and standards. These courses familiarize students with these standards and legal requirements.
Applied Laboratory and Workshop Studies: These are courses where theoretical knowledge is put into practice and students work on real biomedical devices. These courses provide students with experience in real world conditions.
Professional Communication and Ethics: These courses address effective communication skills and professional ethics in the professional work environment.
The program usually covers two years of study and graduates enter the health technology sector armed with technical knowledge and skills. The aim of the curriculum is to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and to reinforce this knowledge through practical applications. In this way, graduates can work effectively in technical service, maintenance-repair, application support and similar fields in the biomedical device sector.