Earn Your Degree in As Little as 16 Months1
Understand the design of medical equipment with DeVry University’s Associate in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems. This specialization, anchored by our Tech Core curriculum, includes an embedded Engineering Technology Certificate – Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems specialization. Additionally, this Associate degree stacks into our Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology allowing you to apply your earned credits toward the next degree level at DeVry at your pace**.
Get to Know Our Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems Specialization
The online Associate in Engineering Technology with a Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems specialization can help you develop your knowledge of modern medical instrumentation, medical imaging technology and telemedicine systems. From computer tomography (CT) to position emission tomography (PET), you will put everything you learn together as you design a new ICU for your Medical Instrumentation course project.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Associate Degree in Engineering Technology with Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems Specialization in as little as 1 year + 4 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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Why DeVry?
Complimentary Laptop
You’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program2. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
Work With IoT Technologies & Systems
Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.
Certification Exam Reimbursement
Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cloud+
Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.
What You'll Learn
Courses in the Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems degree specialization cover skills including:
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Communicate Methods and Findings
Learn to communicate the rationale behind research methods and recommendations while presenting performance objectives, issues and solutions. -
Collaborate in Dynamic Work Environments
Learn to collaborate with colleagues in varying locations and environments to coordinate and share information. -
Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
Digital Literacy
Learn to apply appropriate technologies in order to solve digital issues and problems within databases. -
Circuit Analysis
Design and analyze circuits ensuring proper construction, voltage and currents.
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Automation and Control
Configure and troubleshoot control systems. -
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers
Identify and describe the functions of organs and body systems. -
Medical Instrumentation
Understand the design, function, purpose and features of treatment equipment for the purpose of calibration, troubleshooting and repair. -
Medical Imaging
Understand the various types of medical imaging, basic components of imaging systems and how to maintain or troubleshoot them to maintain image quality. -
Telemedicine
Explore design principles and computer infrastructure access, transfer and manipulate medical information over communication networks.
Build Your Skills with Stackable Credits
The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
All courses from this Associate in Engineering Technology with Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems specialization stack into our Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology.** Put the credits you’ve earned to use when you’re ready.
Skill Focused Curriculum
Elements of the curriculum are aligned to industry certifications to help you validate your knowledge and skills as you prepare to pursue such certification exams as:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA ITF+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Security+
- PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Career Opportunities
Our Associate in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems features a strong Tech Core, preparing you to utilize advanced tools to solve pressing problems through the design and development of cutting-edge medical devices and equipment.
With a Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems specialization, you can consider careers including, but not limited to:
- Electrical Engineering Technician
In this role, you’ll assist an electrical engineer with designing, developing and testing electrical equipment and control systems. Your job may be more theoretical or more practical, depending on the specific position.
- Computer User Support Specialist
Sometimes referred to as a help-desk technician, this position focuses on assisting computer users with any issues that arise. You might work in a corporate office assisting team members throughout a hospital system, or you might help home users across the country with logging into their telemedicine appointments. Most of this work is remote, providing assistance by phone, email or chat, but you might be required to make occasional site visits as well.
- Field Service Technician
Unlike computer user support specialists, field service technicians spend most of their time on the road. You’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing equipment, such as ICU medical devices or hospital telecommunications hardware.
- Engineering Technologist (General)
As a general engineering technologist, you’ll be able to solve numerous challenges across many different areas of engineering. Working under a specialized engineer, you might assist with technical operations, product design or field engineering throughout the healthcare industry.
Course Options
The Associate in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems consists of a minimum of 64 credit hours divided into:
- General Education (Essentials): 26 credits
- Tech Core: 21 credits
- Automation and Electronic Systems: 6 credits
- Career Preparation: 1 credit
- Specialization: 10 credits
General Education Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities
One of:
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
Social Sciences
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| PHYS204 | Applied Physics with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD205 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Tech Core Courses
Tech Core
| CEIS101 | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction to Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Systems Security |
Program Courses
Automation and Electrical Systems
| ECT226 | Electronic Device and System Foundations |
| ECT286 | Automation and Controls |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
Specialized Courses
Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems
| BIOS105 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Two of:
| BMET314 | Medical Instrumentation |
| BMET316 | Medical Imaging Technology |
| BMET318 | Telemedicine |
Strong Legacy in Tech
At DeVry University, our first Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology degree was accredited in 1955, and we offered our first Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering Technology 14 years later.
This program honors our deep experience in engineering technology education while providing a modern curriculum designed to meet the unique challenges of the 21st century.
Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems FAQs
What is a healthcare system?
A healthcare system refers to the collection of people, organizations, technologies and facilities that deliver healthcare services to patients. Regarding our Associate Degree in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems, a healthcare system refers more specifically to the technologies and medical equipment that enable a healthcare facility to provide care to patients.
What is medical technology?
What can you do with a degree specialization in Medical Technology and Healthcare Systems?
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1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Associate in Network Systems Administration, Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Network and Communications Management and Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
**At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements
