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Electronics Engineering Technology (Biomedical)

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  • School of Engineering Technology
  • Duration: Three Years


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Health care environments have become more dependent on electronic medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment that must be operated and maintained with great accuracy. Graduates of this program are part of an integrated health care team who install and maintain this equipment as well as their supporting computer systems. Graduates also assist other health care professionals in the optimization of equipment usage. The coordinated use and maintenance of this equipment must be completed in accordance with applicable codes, statutes and associated regulations.
 
The Electronics Engineering Technology (Biomedical) program is a biomedical engineering technology program with a strong foundation in electronics. Students enrolled in this program also receive training in the areas of biomedical instrumentation, microprocessor applications in the health care setting, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, health care and safety. This comprehensive program concludes with a practicum where students are provided with the opportunity to work in hospital-based biomedical departments or with medical equipment sales and service companies.

Note: This program may not be suitable for applicants who do not have normal colour perception.
 
 


OBJECTIVES

As engineering technologists, graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skill that will allow him/her to:

  1. Employ specialized biomedical test instrumentation including patient parameter simulators and analyzers, pressure and flow measurement devices, electrosurgical analyzers and electrical safety analyzers.
  2. Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate complex, electro-medical equipment utilizing industry recognized techniques and protocols.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in the safe operation of electro-medical devices including patient care monitoring systems, defibrillators, electro-surgery units, diagnostic medical imaging systems, clinical laboratory instrumentation, dialysis delivery systems, respiratory care devices and other diagnostic, therapeutic and patient care instruments.
  4. Modify, design, and construct medical electronic devices through the application of electronic and patient data-acquisition principles.
  5. Apply an engineering approach to problem solving with respect to medical equipment systems, to enable the graduate to readily upgrade their knowledge and skills.
  6. Demonstrate an awareness of and concern for patient and staff safety in the health care environment.
  7. Maintain and operate Linux-based instrumentation within a wireless networking environment.
CURRICULUM
General education consisting of Communication Skills (oral and written), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrotechnology, Engineering Graphics, Technology Awareness and Student Success.
 
Specific education in the theory and application of analog and digital electronics with a specialized emphasis on biomedical instruments, equipment and techniques and the interconnected computer systems associated with a modern healthcare environment.
 
Practical education in a Health Care environment through curriculum integrated labs.
 
Work exposure consisting of field experience, gained from the biomedical practicum.
CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to the formal courses listed in the program of studies, students in the Electronics Engineering Technology (Biomedical) program are required to obtain a certificate of completion of Standard First Aid/Heart Start and WHMIS over their three-year period of studies.

*Students should be aware that additional fees may apply to external certifications.
ACCREDITATION
This program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada under the mandate of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists.
 
The academic credentials of graduates of accredited technology programs are recognized internationally by the signatories of the Sydney Accord. This provides graduates of the program with both national and international mobility for work and/or study.

Admission Requirements


Eligibility for admission to an Engineering Technology program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:

1.  High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English (2 credits) (minimum 60%) from: 3201
ii.  Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
Note: Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school
Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from Math 1700. Students must apply for the exemption.
iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
Note: The remaining two Science credits to be chosen from the highest Science mark in level 1, 2 or 3.
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. English (minimum 60%): CM1060
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, CM1061
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ii. Math (60% MINIMUM) MA1040
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, MA1041
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iii. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three combinations:
a. Introductory Biology: BL1025
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, BL1026
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b. Introductory Chemistry: CH1035
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, CH1036
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c. Introductory Physics: PH1055
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, PH1056
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Note: It is strongly recommended that College Transition students who intend to enroll in Engineering Technology programs complete both of the Chemistry courses and both of the Physics courses.
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
ii. Mathematics (60% minimum) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Science from one of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C

Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.


Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1 (Fall) Cr Le  La
CM1400
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Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
ET1100
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Electrotechnology I 4 3 2
MA1700
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Mathematics* 4 3 2
PH1100
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Physics 4 3 2
EG1110
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Engineering Graphics 3 2 2
CH1120
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Chemistry 4 3 2
SD1170
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Technology Awareness I 0 1 0
         
*Admission into the appropriate Mathematics course will be decided by the grade in high school math.
       
Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from MA1700
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Mathematics. Students must apply for the exemption.
 
Note: Students may apply for an exemption from MA1700
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provided they meet the appropriate high school level in Mathematics as noted above.
         
Semester 2 (Winter) Cr Le La
CH1121
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Chemistry 4 3 2
PH1101
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Physics 4 3 2
MA1101
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Advanced Mathematics* 5 5 0
ET1101
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Electrotechnology 4 3 2
CM1401
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Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
EG1430
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AutoCAD Essentials 3 2 2
SD1171
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Technology Awareness II 2 1 0
       
Semester 3 (Intersession) Cr Le  La
CI1110
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Signals & Measurements 3 2 2
CI1313
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Fabrication Techniques/Network Cabling 3 2 3
CT2300
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Applied Programming 4 3 2
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
         
Semester 4 (Fall) Cr Le La
AE2330
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Analog Electronics I 6 5 2
CG1205
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Health Care and Safety 3 2 2
DP1110
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Digital Systems I (Logic) 4 3 2
MA2100
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Mathematics - Calculus 5 5 0
MP2140
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Circuit Analysis I 4 3 2
CM2800
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Oral/Written Communication Skills 3 3 0
         
Semester 5 (Winter) Cr Le La
AE2331
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Analog Electronics II 4 3 2
CR1107
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Network Fundamentals 4 3 3
CE2280
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Modulation and Encoding 5 4 2
DP2120
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Digital Systems II (Interfacing) 5 4 3
ET2150
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Advanced Circuit Analysis 5 5 0
         
Semester 6 (Intersession) Cr Le La
BL1300
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Anatomy & Physiology 3 3 0
CI1221
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BET Electromechanical Systems 3 2 3
MA1530
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Statistics 2 2 1
         
Semester 7 (Fall) Cr  Le  La
AE3130
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Active Circuit Applications 4 3 2
CI3400
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Biomedical Instrumentation I 5 4 4
CR2402
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Switching, Routing & Wireless 4 3 3
DP3200
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Embedded Controller Applications 4 3 2
PR2830
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Capstone Project I (Seminar) *0 1 0
PR3150
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Project Management and Financial Analysis 4 4 0
The credit hour from PR2830
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Capstone Project I (Seminar) in Semester 7 is allotted to PR2831
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Capstone Project II in Semester 8.
         
Semester 8 (Winter) Cr Le La
TM1111
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Medical Terminology 2 2 0
CR2903
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Enterprise Network Security & Automation 4 3 3
CP2000
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Embedded Linux 3 2 2
CI3412
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Biomedical Instrumentation II 4 3 4
CI3510
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Advanced Medical Systems 4 3 4
PR2831
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Capstone Project II *4 3 0
         
Semester 9 (Intersession) Cr Le La
WT1700
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Biomedical Practicum (7 weeks) 0    


Note: The final semester of year 3 is a 7 week practicum. As well, in the third year of the program, there are regular site visits to health care facilities. While the requirements for all Health Boards are not the same, it is standard practice for any government position to provide a letter of conduct from local law enforcement (typically RNC or RCMP). Due to the nature of any work in Health care and its inherent risk, it is also required that health vaccination records be updated and any outstanding vaccinations be received prior to commencement of the practicum. As well any allergies or sensitivities should be identified at this time. These requirements are initiated and need to be completed during semester 8 (winter semester, year 3)

A letter of conduct will also be required for registration in some courses in semesters 7 and 8.

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The graduates of this program may enter the work force in the employment of hospital biomedical engineering departments, with manufacturers and distributors of biomedical instrumentation, as well as independent sales and service organizations. Employment may include design and development of medical instrumentation, as well as purchase evaluation, acceptance testing, preventive and demand maintenance and operator training.
 
Graduates with two years of progressive work experience may be eligible to receive the designation of Professional Technologist (P. Tech) upon completion of a Professional Practice and Ethics Exam.
 
Upon recognition as a P.Tech and supplemental relevant experience in the field of biomedical engineering technology the graduate may be eligible to write certification examinations to be recognized as a Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET). In many jurisdictions of Canada this certification is a requirement for advanced practice of the profession.


Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $1,301.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $625.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $4,685.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Engineering Technology (per semester) - $2,344.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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