Certificate in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Biomedical equipment technology is the field that keeps hospital machines and diagnostic devices working. This certificate programme at Koforidua Technical University is for students who want to combine electronics with healthcare. It sits in the Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences and is open to applicants with a General Science background.

What biomedical equipment technology involves

Programmes of this kind usually cover the principles of electronics, the operation of medical devices, and how to maintain and repair them. You can expect to learn how equipment such as patient monitors, ventilators, and laboratory analysers work, and how to test and service them safely. The work combines technical skill with practical problem-solving, and most graduates go on to work in hospitals, clinics, or with medical equipment suppliers.

Where this certificate can take you

With a certificate in biomedical equipment technology, most graduates start as biomedical equipment technicians, helping to install, calibrate, and repair equipment. Others work in medical device sales or technical support, and some go on to further study in engineering or health technology.

Applying with a General Science background

This certificate is aimed at students who have studied General Science at SHS, which is the background the faculty accepts. The university has not published how competitive entry is, so it is best to check your WASSCE results against their current requirements. Because this is a certificate programme, it can also be a good starting point if you want to enter the health technology field without a full bachelor's degree.