During the Biomedical Analyst (CHE) training program, great importance is placed not only on teaching theoretical skills but also on expanding practical professional skills. Students therefore take part in work placements in at least two specialist areas. They can choose from microbiology, histology and cytology, haematology and haemostaseology, clinical chemistry and immunology, as well as immunohaematology and transfusion medicine.

Biomedical analysts CHE are sought-after specialists on the job market and are employed in private and hospital laboratories, research institutions, blood donation centers and industry.

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

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

• Completion of at least three years of basic training with Federal VET Diploma, preferably as a laboratory technician Federal VET Diploma specializing in biology or in the health sector, or equivalent training

or

• Vocational, technical or Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification

or

• Technical college certificate

and

• Very good knowledge of physics, biology, mathematics and chemistry
• Passing an aptitude test, entrance examination or interview (depending on the training provider)

Details on the admission criteria are available from the respective educational institutions.

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

Training at a College of Higher Education to become a federally certified biomedical analyst CHE usually takes three years full-time. Internships are also completed during the training, where a salary is paid to trainees.

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.