Medical Equipment Technician
400 Series
Technicians enrolling in the MET 400 Series training can choose between a 100% Online option or a Hybrid format. The Online version requires 3-8 hours of weekly engagement and spans six weeks featuring weekly live webinars with an instructor. The Hybrid option includes the six weeks of online instruction, requiring 3-8 hours of engagement, followed by one week of hands-on training at one of our Training Centers of Excellence. For more information, or group registrations, contact training@cbet.edu or call 210.233.1102.
Course Overview
The Medical Equipment Technician (MET) 400 Series is a six-week advanced training program designed to provide Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) with foundational knowledge in healthcare networking, medical device integration, cybersecurity, and healthcare information systems.
Through structured modules, students develop practical skills related to networking fundamentals, HL7 and DICOM workflows, medical device connectivity, cybersecurity principles, and troubleshooting methodologies used in modern healthcare environments. Participants also gain experience interpreting healthcare data workflows, analyzing integration issues, and applying structured problem-solving techniques to connected medical devices.
Course Objectives
Healthcare Networking & Information Systems
Understand networking fundamentals and healthcare information system workflows
Recognize how medical devices communicate within clinical environments
Identify networking components that impact medical device performance and reliability
Medical Device Integration & Connectivity
Understand HL7 messaging and healthcare data exchange concepts
Recognize DICOM workflows and imaging system fundamentals
Analyze medical device connectivity and interoperability processes
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Apply cybersecurity principles to connected medical devices
Identify network vulnerabilities and security risks within healthcare environments
Recognize best practices for protecting patient data and maintaining device integrity
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Apply structured troubleshooting methodologies to connectivity and integration issues
Use diagnostic tools, log analysis, and technical resources to identify root causes
Develop problem-solving skills related to networked medical devices
Training Options
Option 1: $2,499.50
6-Weeks Online/1-Week Hands-On
Option 2: $1,499.50
6-Weeks Online (100% IDL)
Credential Awarded:
MET 400 Series Certificate
Note: Travel, food, and lodging costs are not included.