College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

What College of Biomedical Equipment Technology does

College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET) is a private, for-profit, majority veteran-owned educational institution operating as College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, LLC (a DBA of HTM Global) under Texas jurisdiction since 2010. The institution delivers Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and Information Technology education through associate degree programs (AAS in Biomedical Equipment Technology; AAS in Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist), certificate programs (BMET, BESS, Dental Equipment Repair Technician, CHOP-B), and an extensive catalog of individual courses and B2B seminars. Pricing is structured as flat per-program tuition ranging from $99 for short compliance seminars to $24,995 for AAS degrees, with federal financial aid, VA education benefits (Facility Code 249M9443), and private scholarships (Glyn Hopkins Memorial, AAMI Foundation Michael J. Miller, Ohm's Law Foundation) supporting consumer affordability.

Instruction is delivered through an Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) platform that combines asynchronous coursework on Canvas LMS, synchronous live webinars, and VR/XR immersive labs, supplemented by hands-on skills training at three HTM Training Centers of Excellence located in Schertz, TX; Hudson, OH (with PartsSource); and Santa Ana, CA (with PM Biomedical), plus a partner imaging lab at RSTI in Solon, OH. The core technology is an IDL stack with proprietary curriculum; the VR/XR content layer is supplied by NVRT Labs. The product portfolio is unusually specialized for a sub-100-employee college, spanning biomedical, imaging, medical device integration, IoMT cybersecurity, and dental equipment repair, with stackable certificate-to-degree pathways and industry-aligned certifications (DNV CHOP-B, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/Cloud+).

CBET serves four distinct customer segments through three go-to-market motions: a consultative direct-to-student enrollment channel (website inquiry + admissions outreach), an event-driven B2B channel (HTM Training Solutions customized corporate training sold to healthcare organizations and ISOs via [email protected]), and a channel-partner motion (PartsSource, PM Biomedical, RSTI/NVRT Labs). Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and program fees, with secondary streams from certification exam administration, B2B seminar portal renewals (TalentLMS), and VA/federal financial aid disbursements. Accreditation stack includes ACCET, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Workforce Commission, California BPPE, NC-SARA, and VA approval—each functioning as a regulatory barrier to entry. Leadership is anchored by President and Founder Richard L. Monty Gonzales, with a small management team including Program Manager John Schmidt.

Name

College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

Legal name

College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, LLC

Website

https://cbet.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

College of Biomedical Equipment Technology is a private, veteran-owned for-profit college offering associate degrees, certificates, and B2B training in Healthcare Technology Management—including biomedical, imaging, medical device integration, cybersecurity, and dental equipment repair—delivered via a hybrid online-plus-three-training-center model to individual students, healthcare organizations, and ISOs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Technology Management Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Online Competency-Based Universities (CBE) (EDAHALAI)

Keywords

• Biomedical equipment training
• Healthcare technology management
• Medical device integration
• Dental equipment repair
• Healthcare cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Schertz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: CBET generates primary revenue from tuition charged for degree programs (AAS in Biomedical Equipment Technology, AAS in BESS), certificate programs (BMET Certificate, BESS Certificate, DRT Certificate), and individual courses. Programs range from $999 to $24,995. Additional revenue from course-specific fees (e.g., $199 retake exam fee for CHOP-B).
2. Certification Exam Fees: Revenue from proctored certification exam administration for DNV CHOP-B and third-party certification prep courses (CompTIA SEC+, CySA+, Cloud+, A+) where CBET administers training and facilitates exam vouchers.
3. B2B / Customized Corporate Training: Customized training solutions and seminar packages sold to healthcare organizations and ISOs through the B2B services division (HTM Training Solutions). Training includes group registrations for courses such as Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst+, and Cloud+.
4. VA Education Benefits & Financial Aid: Revenue partially derived from VA Education Benefits (VA Facility Code: 249M9443) and federal/state financial aid disbursements for eligible students, including GI Bill recipients and SkillBridge participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET) is a private postsecondary institution that delivers Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and Information Technology education through Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificate programs, individual courses, and customized B2B training. Programs are delivered via a hybrid Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) model combining Canvas LMS, live webinars, VR/XR immersive labs, and hands-on training at HTM Training Centers of Excellence in Texas, Ohio, and California.

Product overview

The College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET) is an educational institution offering a portfolio of degree programs, certificate programs, individual courses, and B2B training services in Healthcare Technology Management. The core educational products include: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology (IDL), Associate of Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS), Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (BMET), and Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist Certificate (BESS Certificate). Additional specialized certificates include Dental Equipment Repair Technician (DRT), Certified Healthcare Operations Professional-Basic (CHOP-B), and Resilience-Building Leadership Professional certification preparation. CBET also provides an extensive catalog of individual B2B training courses including Cloud+, Security+, CySA+, Medical Device Integration, imaging programs (Linear Accelerator levels 1-3, Biomed to Imaging Bootcamp), ventilator, patient monitors, defibrillator, dental equipment, telemetry, radiation safety, and infection control courses. The institution operates training centers in Texas, Ohio, and California through partnerships with PartsSource, PM Biomedical, and RSTI/NVRT Labs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology (IDL) A 60-credit hour interactive distance learning degree program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the healthcare technology and management field.
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) A 60-credit hour program preparing students to provide clinical and administrative support for facility-wide lifecycle management of networks, networked medical equipment, and associated systems.
• Biomedical Equipment Technician Certificate (BMET Certificate) A comprehensive certificate program providing an overview of the biomedical equipment and healthcare technology management industry.
• Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) Certificate A 30-credit hour program preparing students for clinical and administrative support of networks, networked medical equipment, and associated systems, with focus on medical device integration, cybersecurity, and IT/IS-related tasks.
• Dental Equipment Repair Technician (DRT) Certificate A 435 clock hour certificate program equipping students with knowledge and skills in dental equipment repair, covering electromechanical concepts, diagnostic and repair techniques, and infection control.
• Certified Healthcare Operations Professional-Basic (CHOP-B) A DNV individual certification designed for Operations Professionals working in healthcare environments, covering NIAHO, ISO, NDPA 101, and NFPA 99 standards.
• Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) Certification Preparation Course A certificate program providing knowledge and skills required to build and lead resilient teams in complex healthcare organizations.
• Biomedical Equipment I A course teaching students to identify, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on general medical equipment and test equipment.
• Advanced HTM Leadership A 6-week course synthesizing targeted readings, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions on Joint Commission compliance, budget analysis, and recall management.
• Cloud+ Education and Training A 6-week interactive distance learning program preparing participants to pass the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Exam, focusing on cloud architecture, deployment, management, and security in healthcare contexts.
• Medical Device Integration (MDI) Course A 6-week IDL program covering asset management principles and medical device integration processes.
• Biomedical Information Systems Analyzing and Design Course A 6-week IDL program focusing on advanced biomedical information systems analysis and design.
• Security+ Education and Training A 6-week IDL program preparing participants to pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam.
• Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) Education and Training A 6-week IDL program preparing participants to pass the CompTIA CySA+ Certification Exam.
• Biomed to Imaging Hybrid Training Bootcamp An 8-week hybrid training program (7 weeks online + 1 week hands-on at RSTI Training Center) for BMETs transitioning into imaging field, covering radiation safety, image formation, PACS, and troubleshooting.
• Linear Accelerator Training Programs Training programs for Linear Accelerator technicians at Level 1 (6 weeks), Level 2 (5 weeks), and Level 3 (9 weeks) with online and hands-on components.
• Ventilator Training A hybrid training course (2 weeks online + 1 week hands-on) for ventilator technician education.
• Patient Monitors Training A hybrid training course (2 weeks online + 1 week hands-on) for patient monitor technician education.
• Dental Bootcamp A 2-week in-person hands-on training program for dental equipment technicians covering repair fundamentals.
• Defibrillator Training A hybrid training course (2 weeks online + 1 week in-person lab) for defibrillator technician education.
• MRI Safety Seminar A 100% online asynchronous training seminar meeting OSHA requirements for technicians working inside MRI suites and with MRI equipment.
• CBET Radiation Safety Seminars Online asynchronous training seminars for annual radiation safety education requirements with certificate upon completion.
• CBET LOTO Seminar A 100% online asynchronous Lockout/Tagout training seminar with certificate upon completion.
• HTM Training Solutions (B2B Customized Training) Customized training programs and seminar packages sold to healthcare organizations and Independent Service Organizations (ISOs), including group registrations, on-site delivery coordination, and apprenticeship program administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of BESS Certificate course content is transferable to the BESS A.A.S. Degree program, enabling stackable credential progression
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PartsSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBET has established the HTM Training Center of Excellence – North in Hudson, Ohio in partnership with PartsSource. PartsSource is a leading provider of medical equipment parts and HTM solutions. The partnership ensures training programs meet industry standards and compliance requirements. PartsSource holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, reinforcing the quality of this collaboration for foundational and product-specific training.
• PM BiomedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBET has partnered with PM Biomedical to launch the HTM Skills Training Center – West in Santa Ana, California. The partnership specializes in product-specific training, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and customized instruction for HTM professionals. PM Biomedical's expertise in HTM solutions ensures tailored, high-quality training with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge.
• RSTI (Radiological Support Training Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBET partnered with RSTI and NVRT Labs to create the Biomed to Imaging Hybrid Training Bootcamp. RSTI provides the 1-week hands-on lab component at its Solon, Ohio facility. The bootcamp combines 7 weeks of CBET-led online instruction (including VR/XR immersive labs) with 1 week of in-person training at RSTI, offering a comprehensive pathway for BMETs to transition into imaging engineering roles.
• NVRT LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationNVRT Labs collaborates with CBET and RSTI to deliver the Biomed to Imaging Hybrid Training Bootcamp. NVRT Labs contributes VR/XR immersive lab technology that enables technicians to engage with radiographic equipment in simulated scenarios during the online portion of the program.
• AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBET maintains active engagement with AAMI, promoting the BMET Apprenticeship program (AAMI BMET Apprenticeship) and AAMI Student Membership to prospective students. AAMI is referenced as the governing body for the AAMI Foundation Michael J. Miller Scholarship and as a key HTM association partner, connecting CBET to national standards and career pathways in healthcare technology management.
• HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBET partners with HOSA to attract pre-college and career-oriented students into BMET programs. The HOSA BMET program page on cbet.edu promotes the career pathway and connects student members to CBET's educational offerings, supporting pipeline development for the HTM profession.
• Uptime HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBET maintains affiliations with Uptime Health as part of the HTM Training Center of Excellence – South network in Texas. Uptime Health is referenced as an industry partner contributing to CBET's training program standards and compliance alignment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: Lincoln Tech is a multi-campus for-profit vocational school offering healthcare, skilled trades, and technology programs. It competes with CBET in the broader for-profit vocational segment rather than directly in HTM specialization.
• Fortis College / Fortis Institute: Fortis operates multi-campus for-profit vocational schools with biomedical equipment technology and other allied health programs. It overlaps with CBET's degree and certificate offerings in HTM while also providing a much wider healthcare and trades catalog.
• Pima Medical Institute: Pima Medical Institute is a larger for-profit vocational health college with multiple campuses offering a Biomedical Equipment Technician program among broader healthcare offerings. It competes with CBET for HTM students but with substantially broader program breadth and a more developed national footprint.
• ECPI University: ECPI University is a career-focused for-profit university offering health sciences and electronics technology programs at multiple campuses. It overlaps with CBET in technical healthcare education but competes as a broader career college rather than an HTM specialist.

Direct peers

• MedCerts: MedCerts is an online healthcare career school offering certification programs aimed at adult career-changers, with a similar fully-online, tuition-funded model to CBET. Both compete for the same non-traditional adult learner seeking healthcare technology and clinical support certifications.
• Penn Foster: Penn Foster operates an online, self-paced career school with electronics, technology, and healthcare tracks serving adult learners. The audience and online delivery model closely parallel CBET's IDL programs targeting career-changers and incumbent workers.
• RSTI (Radiological Support Training Institute): RSTI provides specialized hands-on training for radiological and imaging equipment technicians, directly overlapping with CBET's biomed-to-imaging bootcamp. CBET actually co-delivers the hybrid bootcamp through RSTI's Solon OH facility, making them both partner and closest direct competitor in imaging-focused HTM education.

Regional players

• St. Petersburg College (BMET Program): St. Petersburg College runs one of the most recognized BMET associate programs in the U.S. As a public Florida institution, it competes for online distance students nationally but primarily serves in-region students, making it a regionally anchored public-sector counterpart to CBET's HTM specialization.
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (BMET Program): Cincinnati State offers a long-standing BMET associate degree program at its Ohio campus. It serves a similar learner demographic for hands-on HTM training but is anchored in the Midwest public-college market rather than national online plus three-center delivery.

Others

• AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation): AAMI is the leading HTM industry association that operates the BMET Apprenticeship program and sets certification standards referenced in CBET's curriculum. It is a CBET partner and indirect competitor via apprenticeship pipelines rather than a direct degree-granting peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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