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About Us

The College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET) is a majority Veteran owned and operated private college offering Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and Healthcare Information Systems Management training at the certificate and associates degree levels. Our leadership team is comprised of individuals with decades of experience in the healthcare industry and education. Similarly, our instructional staff is comprised of industry experts and award-winning educators dedicated to providing quality education, training, and career services to our students.

MISSION STATEMENT

The College of Biomedical Equipment Technology delivers premier education and training in Healthcare Technology Management and Information Technology to equip students to meet the evolving needs of the industries we serve.

VISION

The College of Biomedical Equipment Technology will provide nationally recognized biomedical equipment and healthcare technology management educational and professional opportunities that meet the needs of our students and are responsive to the needs of the healthcare community.

CBET Leadership

Richard L. "Monty" Gonzales

Ed.D

President

Scott W. McKnight

Ed.D

Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

William "Bill" Bassuk

MBA, CHOP-B, CHTM

Chief Strategy Officer

Advisory Board

Al Gresch
Strategic HTM Leader
 
Danielle McGeary
Vice President, Healthcare Technology Management, AAMI
 
Preston Wilson
Director of Facilities Management, Citizens Medical Center
 
Robert Bundick 
Director of HTM and Biomedical Engineering, ProHealth Care
 
Aaron Predum 
Vice President, Clinical Engineering, MedStar
 
Dr. Donna Rice 
Professor, National University
 
Dan Adams
Director of Operations Support, Renovo Solutions
 
Rick Staab
CEO, InterMed
 
Charles Wickens, MBA
Section Head, HTM, Mayo Clinic

Senior Leadership Team

Lisa Gonzales

A.A.S.

Director of Student Services

John Schmidt

B.S.

Director of Innovative Program Solutions

Jim Doran

J.D.

Senior Business Compliance Officer

Jimmy Gomez

M.A.

Executive Director of Compliance

Nathan Scholze

B.S.

Director of Learning Technologies

Brian Clark

Ed.D

Director of Education

Values

Our core values guide us to accomplish our mission and achieve our vision.

 

1. Committed to Delivering the Highest Quality Education
We are committed to providing exceptional education, training, and career services in an online format, emphasizing applied instruction focused on both general and advanced biomedical equipment, led by skilled faculty with real-world experience.

 

2. Committed to Lifelong Learning and the Professional Development of our Students
Our commitment to our students extends beyond the limits of the classroom. Through continuing careers services, mentorship, and support, we foster lifelong learning and professional development designed to strengthen the relationship we share with our students, alumni and partners in the healthcare industry.

 

3. Committed to our Strategic Partners
We partner with business and industry to keep pace and better understand global healthcare technology and cyber security trends. Through our strategic alliances we ensure our curriculum and instruction prepare our graduates to compete successfully in a rapidly evolving and increasingly technical healthcare environment.

 

4. Committed to Community
We believe in fostering a learning community in which the values, goals, and learning styles of students are recognized and supported. We are committed to the belief that diversity strengthens learning and actively seek opportunities to leverage the experiences, perspectives, and ideas of our students.

 

5. Committed to Integrity and Excellence in Education
We believe in the importance of maintaining the highest ethical standards and integrity in all that we do. We also expect the same in our students an incorporate professional business ethics and communications in our courses of instruction. At the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, our word is our bond.

 

6. Committed to Quality Benchmarks
CBET utilizes the Principles of Ethics for ACCET Accredited Institutions as a baseline from which to measure our commitment to providing and/or ensuring: high quality and effective programs; non-discriminatory practices in our employment and enrollment practices; ethical and clearly stated advertising, admission, and enrollment procedures; effective student services to ensure the successful retention, graduation, and employability of students and graduates; student satisfaction; the ethical administration of all financial aspects of our institution; voluntary self-regulation and self-improvement; our commitment to community and industry involvement and participation; the provision of essential skills to support a productive workforce in our fields; and the promotion of continuing education and training programs of the highest quality and integrity.