- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The goals of this course are to introduce students to basic electricity, simple circuit analysis, electrical safety, operation principles, and basic building blocks of biomedical instrumentation. Some biomedical devices relating to Cardiology Technology practice are discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
- Principles of Math 12, Physics 11 (C+ or better)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$696.38
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Interpret units of measurements and their significance
- Define common electrical entities and derive their relationships
- Analyze simple electrical circuits using Ohm's Law
- Distinguish between macro and micro electric shocks, and discuss methods of mitgation
- State functions and characteristics of common medical transducers and biopotential electrodes
- Discuss characteristics of biopotential amplifiers and filters on physiological signals
- Explain functional components of typical digital medical equipment and network information system
- Interpret functional building blocks of medical equipment and waveform display specifications
- Describe the clinical applications, principles of operations, functional building blocks, and common problems of selected biomedical devices.
- Distinguish between types of equipment service providers and review simple troubleshooting concepts
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Basic Cardiac Instrumentation and Electricity (BMET 1107) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BMET 1107 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 31713
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31713
- Domestic fees $696.38
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Anthony Chan
Course outline
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This online Learning Hub course is for students in the Cardiology Diploma program. Students are responsible for ensuring prerequisite courses are completed PRIOR to registration. See course description for a list of individual prerequisites. IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration is available on an individual course basis for those who wish to take continuing education credits (Max 3 courses). Registration does not imply admission to the program. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BMET 1107 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 41229
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 41229
- Domestic fees $696.38
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 28 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This online Learning Hub course is for students in the Cardiology Diploma program. Students are responsible for ensuring prerequisite courses are completed PRIOR to registration. See course description for a list of individual prerequisites. IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration is available on an individual course basis for those who wish to take continuing education credits (Max 3 courses). Registration does not imply admission to the program. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low. Offered in Fall and Winter only.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.