Program Goals

By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of trends, size, and scope of the medical device industry;
2. Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking/problem solving;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in the design, development and manufacture of medical devices;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of various regulations and agencies involved in regulatory processes specific to the medical device industry; and
5. Demonstrate application of classroom knowledge to industry field experience.

General Information

College-level competence in English, writing, mathematics, and computer competency should be acquired before entering the BMED programs. All BMED program requirements are offered at the Coon Rapids Campus.

Completion Requirements

• A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
• All program requirements must be completed at ARCC.
• All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
• To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
• The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

1st Year