Biomedical analyst HF: training, information, self-test

Ein Biomedizinischer Analytiker oder eine Biomedizinische Analytikerin HF sind in auf dem Arbeitsmarkt gesuchte Fachkräfte und in Privat- und Spitallabors, in Forschungseinrichtungen, Blutspende-Zentren sowie der Industrie angestellt.

During their training, biomedical analysts become familiar with all specialist areas and acquire the skills to carry out the following activities:

• Comprehensive analysis through to correct laboratory findings
• Organization of work processes
• Compliance with hygiene, safety and other measures as part of quality management
• New development and adaptation of work techniques, working methods and processes
• Internal communication within the team and externally
• Professional development and knowledge management

A survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch shows what triggers the impact for school inquiries among those interested in the Biomedical Analyst HF course. Requests for detailed information from schools are triggered by a recommendation in 31% of cases. 43% of survey participants asked schools for additional information about which they had read an online assessment. In contrast, 26% did so because they already knew the school(s) beforehand.

We can find out about other triggers thanks to the optional text responses:

• Information on training
• Is near me
• I would like to find out more
• Online research

Während der dipl. Biomedizinischer Analytiker / dipl. Biomedizinische Analytikerin Ausbildung (HF) wird neben der Vermittlung der theoretischen Kompetenzen auch grossen Wert auf berufspraktische Kompetenzerweiterung gelegt. Daher nehmen die Schüler/innen an Berufspraktika in mindestens zwei Fachgebieten teil. Zur Auswahl stehen dabei Mikrobiologie, Histologie und Zytologie, Hämatologie und Hämostaseologie, Klinische Chemie und Immunologie, sowie Immunhämatologie und Transfusionsmedizin.

A survey conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch among those interested in continuing education as a biomedical analyst HF reveals the reasons for this interest:

• 80% want to check whether biomedical analysis training meets their needs.
• 8 % have developed an interest in further training as it is frequently mentioned in job advertisements.
• 12 % are interested in the Biomedical Analyst HF course on the basis of a recommendation.

This confirms a need in the industry and increases job opportunities after successfully completing this training.

As comments show, training is also an opportunity for re-entry, to build up or supplement knowledge:

• "I already have a bachelor's degree as a biomedical analyst in my country, but I haven't done this work for a long time. So I would like to repeat everything."
• "I would like to improve my specialist knowledge in the laboratory and am interested in the procedures and processes."
• "I am a biologist and would like to do an apprenticeship in a field parallel to my specialist area."

No. The biomedical analyst training course is not a part-time course, but a full-time course that lasts three years.

Persons who meet the following criteria are admitted to the Biomedical Analyst HF program:

• Completion of at least three years of basic training with EFZ

or

• Vocational, technical or high school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Very good knowledge of physics, biology, mathematics and chemistry
• Existence of an aptitude test