Biomedical Applications Post-Associate Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code # PAC.00178

This post-associate certificate in biomedical applications is designed to provide working professionals who have experience and/or training in biomedical engineering opportunities to study new technologies and innovations.

Completion of this program will enhance a professional’s ability to meet the demands of rapidly changing technologies in the biomedical field. These courses are also intended to meet requirements for current and future professional certification.

Prior to admission to this program, students must have completed a minimum of an accredited associate degree in biomedical engineering technology. The post-associate certificate is awarded upon successful completion of 16 credit hours.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Courses can be taken through independent study. Students may choose an applicable 200-level elective.

Program Courses

A Student is Required to Choose the Two Courses Listed Below

CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
CNT 130 - Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Credits: 3

A Student May Choose from any of the Courses Listed Below

BUS 220 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
CIS 172 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
CIS 178 - Technical Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
CIS 250 - Systems Development and Design Credits: 4
CIS 251 - IT Project Management Credits: 3
CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
CNT 173 - Wireless Local Area Networks Credits: 3
CNT 179 - Physical Networking Credits: 3
CNT 210 - CCNA Networking 1 Credits: 4
ELECT 144 - Introduction to Microcontrollers Credits: 3
QM 107 - Quality Planning and Team Building Credits: 3

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certificaton has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.