In addition to theoretical training, students also receive practical training in at least two specialist areas. They can choose from clinical chemistry and immunology, histology and cytology, microbiology, immunohaematology and transfusion medicine, haematology and haemostaseology. The content of the biomedical analyst CHE training program varies accordingly.

For trained biomedical analysts HF, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (Achtung: English, Federal Diploma of Higher Education (HFPE)) as an expert in biomedical analysis and laboratory management with a Federal Diploma or as an expert in cytodiagnostics with a Federal Diploma are available, as well as additional training, for example as an instructor with a Federal Diploma. Training in leadership and management as well as postgraduate courses, such as a Master's degree (MAS) in Management in Healthcare, can also be interesting continuing education, further training for BMA CHE.

Admission to the Biomedical Analyst CHE course generally requires at least three years of basic training, preferably as a Pharmaceutical Assistant Federal Vocational Baccalaureate (Federal VET Diploma), Healthcare Specialist Federal Vocational Baccalaureate (Federal VET Diploma), Medical Practice Assistant Federal Vocational Baccalaureate (Federal VET Diploma) or Laboratory Technician Federal Vocational Baccalaureate (Federal VET Diploma) specializing in chemistry or biology, or the completion of a Baccalaureate, Specialized Baccalaureate or Federal Vocational Baccalaureate. Good knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics is also required, as well as passing the aptitude test.

As a biomedical analyst with an HF diploma, you have the following responsibilities and skills:

• Responsibilities
  • Proper preparation of the samples
  • Carrying out the analyses
  • Correct interpretation of the measurement or test results
  • Efficient cooperation with doctors and other clients of the analyses
  • Compliance with legal guidelines on safety, hygiene and disposal issues as well as data protection
• Competencies
  • Expertise in handling laboratory and analytical equipment
  • Planning and carrying out the analyses
  • In-depth training and specialization in at least two of the twelve specialist areas

The day-to-day work of a qualified biomedical analyst CHE (BMA CHE) includes various tasks in medical laboratories, with the help of which diseases can be diagnosed and predicted and preventive measures and therapies can be implemented. They also carry out biomedical research tasks. The professional and independent analysis of samples is one of their main areas of responsibility, as is patient contact when taking blood and bone marrow samples. Depending on their chosen specialty, BMA CHE perform various laboratory analyses to analyze blood samples, determine blood groups or infectious agents, and diagnose hereditary diseases, tumors or cancers.

Continuing education, further training as a biomedical analyst CHE usually takes 3 years and is completed full-time. However, you should check with the College of Higher Education of your choice to be on the safe side.