Power Healthcare Through Technology—Train for a Career as a Biomedical Equipment Technician 

Are you looking for a hands-on career at the intersection of healthcare and technology? A Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) plays a vital role in patient care—on the tech and equipment side. Students enrolled in Fortis’ NEW Biomedical Equipment Technology program will be taught how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the medical equipment that hospitals and clinics rely on every day.

At Fortis, we’ll prepare you to get to work right away through streamlined, career-focused training without waiting lists or prerequisites. Once you’re here, your instructors, career counselors, and academic advisors will provide ongoing support to help you succeed — from your first day of class to your first day on the job.

What does it take to become a Biomedical Equipment Technician?

To enroll in Fortis’ NEW Biomedical Equipment Technician program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent
• Be at least 17 years old at the start of studies
• Submit an application form
• Participate in an interview with administrative staff

The Fortis Difference

Once you’ve met all the requirements, you’re ready to enroll in the Fortis Biomedical Equipment Technician program. Why Fortis?

• Personal attention onsite and online
• Instructors with real-world experience
• Connected career services with locally knowledgeable advisors, connections with local employers and robust career databases
• Passionate, supportive leadership, staff and instructors dedicated to your success in the classroom and in the search for employment opportunities after graduation
• Industry-standard equipment and supplies and technology-driven libraries and resource centers

What does a Biomedical Equipment Technician program at Fortis look like?

• Graduates of Fortis’ Biomedical Equipment Technology program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree through a 72-week program to pursue entry-level employment as
  • Biomedical Equipment Specialist
  • Biomedical Electronics Technician
  • Medical Equipment Repairer
  • Electromedical Equipment Specialist
• Work in a dedicated biomedical lab to bring lecture material to life through a combination of hands-on exercises with real equipment and VR simulations to fine-tune your skills.
• Learn in a residential environment with a mix of classroom and hands-on learning
• Future-proof your tech skills—build your knowledge of computer hardware and software, wireless technology and cybersecurity to service the next generation of medical devices.
• Work alongside medical equipment technicians during a final externship in a real healthcare setting, such as a medical company, dialysis center, or clinic.
• Learn from passionate, experienced instructors with real-world skills and a dedication to student success

What You’ll Learn

The Biomedical Equipment Technology (BET) program is all about preparing you for a hands-on career working with the medical equipment healthcare teams depend on every day. In this program, you’ll learn how to repair, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and calibrate a wide range of medical devices used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. You’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of how medical equipment works throughout its entire life cycle—from installation and safety checks to ongoing maintenance and performance testing—so you’re ready to help ensure devices are safe, reliable, and ready for patient care.