BMED 2297 - Capstone Experience and Seminar

1. Students will understand and apply their ARCC coursework to a biomedical career via one of two 150 hour pathways.
   • Field Experience Pathway
     • Independently acquire a position in the Medical Device or related industry that demonstrates 3 areas of new learning which are monitored and evaluated by a site supervisor.
   • Capstone Project Pathway.
     • Complete a Capstone Project about a position(s) of interest that appropriately combine the student’s background, 3 areas of new learning from biomedical coursework, and informational interview(s).
2. Students will understand how to search for and how to acquire a biomedical position via resumes, job boards, and networking.
3. Students will explain and/or perform the basic duties of an appropriate biomedical position.
4. Students will explain and/or demonstrate personal and professional skills required for an appropriate biomedical position.
5. Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of a biomedical (or related) organization’s mission, culture, procedures and products.
6. Students will establish a positive industry reputation via either a positive work record or informational interviewing.
7. Students will demonstrate how the capstone experience enhanced the student’s personal and professional skills via a presentation.
8. Students will confirm or modify the original career choice.
9. Students will complete a Technical Skills Assessment of the instructor’s choice.

1. Develop competent statement of learning objectives
2. Develop resume that reflects previous work and educational experience
3. Demonstrate understanding of relationships and learning across courses
4. Complete 150 hours in an internship/field experience setting or via a written Capstone Project
5. Attend scheduled seminars
6. Evaluate skills developed during internship or explain skills needed for an appropriate biomedical position
7. Evaluate career choice(s) based on internship experience
8. Complete at least one information interview with a professional in the Medical Device industry