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Invitation to apply for Diploma in Biomedical Equipment Technology

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Applications are hereby invited from prospective applicants for the Diploma program in Biomedical Equipment Technology for the 2011 / 2012 academic year. Application form can be obtained from the registry.

Biomedical Equipment Technology is a multidisciplinary field that combines anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, electronics, electrical, information technology, biomedical instrumentation, medical equipment management to provide students with the requisite technical skills and knowledge to support the rapidly expanding use of technology in patient care.

Some of the medical equipment considered in the program includes but not limited to blood pressure monitors, patient monitors, electrocardiographs, infusion pumps, electrosurgical units, infant incubators, ventilators, anesthesia delivery systems, ultrasound machine, dialysis machine, spectrophotometers, chemistry analyzers, hematology analyzers, diagnostic imaging equipment such as X-ray equipment, CT and MRI.

 

      Graduates of the program will acquire the following skills:
    1. Problem-solving skills
    2. Logical and critical thinking skills
    3. Communication skills
    4. Ability to be a team member
      5. Typical employers of graduates of the program include but not limited to:
    5. Hospitals
    6. Government Agencies
    7. Medical Equipment Vendors
    8. Medical Equipment Manufacturers
    9. Medical Equipment Service Organizations

Prospective applicants must have one of the following requirements:

      • a. GCE 'O' level and 'A' level Applicants
        • Five (5) GCE Ordinary Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Physics plus a minimum of two GCE A level passes in relevant subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

 

    • b.

      SSCE/WASSCE Passes in three core subjects- English, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three passes in the relevant subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Applied Electricity.

    • c.

      Mature Students • Applicants who are aged 25 and above with 3 years working experience and have five passes including English and Mathematics in SSSCE can apply. • "Applicants who are aged 25 and above with 3 years working experience and have A1-E8 including English and Mathematics in WASSE can apply. • "Applicants who are aged 25 and above with 3 years working experience and have five GCE Ordinary Level or School Certificate credits including English Language and Mathematics can apply. • "Applicants without formal academic qualifications may be considered for admission if they are above 25 years old and have demonstrated relevant work experience. Applicants will also be required to pass an entrance examination and/or an interview."

    • d.

      Biomedical or Medical Equipment Technician Part II

    • e.

      Electrical Engineering Technician Part II

    • f.

      Radio, Television (TV) and Electronics Technician Part II

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For further enquiries, contact:

Emmanuel Prah
Head, Biomedical Engineering Department
Valley View University
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Tel: 00233240103900