Biomedical analyst CHE: What are the disadvantages of this continuing education, further training?

Biomedical analysts CHE are capable of taking samples of body tissues or body fluids, transporting them and storing them until analysis. This also includes correctly informing and preparing patients for sample collection. The laboratory results and findings are then validated, reports prepared and forwarded to the responsible authorities.

The most important disadvantages of continuing education, further training as a biomedical analyst CHE are

1. The training period of approx. 3 years requires a high time commitment and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation. However, the practical work (50%) also offers variety.
2. Despite cantonal contributions, a budget of around CHF 5,000 to CHF 10,000 must be expected for the entire training as a biomedical analyst CHE, depending on the school. However, you will receive a total salary of CHF 40,000 or more from the training company for the entire training period.
3. In addition to the intensive medical subjects during your studies, you also have to be fully committed to practical work in the laboratory. This can sometimes lead to a double burden. However, the knowledge you learn can be applied immediately in practice.
4. Outside Switzerland, the CHE biomedical analyst qualification is largely unknown and not all foreign managers working in Switzerland are familiar with the CHE qualification and its significance.

As a biomedical analyst CHE, you can work in acute and long-term hospitals, university institutes, research laboratories, blood donation services, providers of laboratory medical services or in industry. CHE graduates are able to organize themselves, set priorities and maintain an overview. They coordinate work in a team and maintain an overview of what is happening in the laboratory.

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