Backup table from custom module using backup and migrate

Question

I have a module that allows a user to add to a custom table in bulk via a custom form. But before they do so I'd like to backup that table to the private folder. Does anyone know if it is possible to create a new profile in the Backup and Migrate module and save a table using code in a custom module?

So what I'd like to do is programmatically create a Backup and Migrate profile in my modules .install file. Then in my custom form submit function, trigger the backup using that profile.