This program will address a growing need for engineering technicians in the clinical environment who can support the rapidly expanding use of technology in patient care.  The students will integrate the technical/electrical/computer aspects of medical equipment with the needs of the medical staff and patients.  Graduates will be an integral member of the health care team, demonstrating excellent problem solving skills blended with an emphasis on customer service toward the medical staff to result in safe and effective patient care.

This curriculum has been designed to meet the guidelines set by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).  As students progress through the curriculum assessment will be guided by the objectives defined by ABET.  They are:

a. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;

b. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;

c. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;

d. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;

e. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;

f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;

g. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;

h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;

i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;

j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and

k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

In addition, the IUPUI campus has asked each program to assess student learning on its six general education principles.  They are

Core Communication and Quantitative Skills

The ability of students to write, read, speak, and listen, perform quantitative analysis, and use information resources and technology and the foundation skills necessary for all IUPUI students to succeed. This set of skills is demonstrated, respectively, by the ability to: express ideas and facts to others effectively in a variety of written formats; comprehend, interpret, and analyze texts; communicate orally in one-on-one and group settings; solve problems that are quantitative in nature, and make efficient use of information resources and technology for personal and professional needs.

 Critical Thinking

The ability of students to analyze information and ideas carefully and logically from multiple perspectives. This skill is demonstrated by the ability of students to:  analyze complex issues and make informed decisions;  synthesize information in order to arrive at reasoned conclusions; evaluate the logic, validity, and relevance of data; solve challenging problems, and; use knowledge and understanding in order to generate and explore new questions.

 Integration and Application of Knowledge

The ability of students to use information and concepts from studies in multiple disciplines in their intellectual, professional, and community lives. This skill is demonstrated by the ability of students to apply knowledge to:  enhance their personal lives; meet professional standards and competencies, and; further the goals of society.

 Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness

The ability of students to examine and organize disciplinary ways of knowing and to apply them to specific issues and problems.  Intellectual depth describes the demonstration of substantial knowledge and understanding of at least one field of study. Intellectual breadth is demonstrated by the ability to compare and contrast approaches to knowledge in different disciplines.  Adaptiveness is demonstrated by the ability to modify one's approach to an issue or problem based on the contexts and requirements of particular situations.

 Understanding Society and Culture

The ability of students to recognize their own cultural traditions and to understand and appreciate the diversity of the human experience, both within the United States and internationally. This skill is demonstrated by the ability to: compare and contrast the range of diversity and universality in human history, societies, and ways of life; analyze and understand the interconnectedness of global and local concerns, and;  operate with civility in a complex social world.

 Values and Ethics

The ability of students to make judgments with respect to individual conduct, citizenship, and aesthetics. A sense of values and ethics is demonstrated by the ability of students to: make informed and principled choices regarding conflicting situations in their personal and public lives and to foresee the consequences of these choices, and; recognize the importance of aesthetics in their personal lives and to society.