Overview:

Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) is a 3-year program offered by many universities across India that consists of 6 semesters. The course is designed to give students a basic knowledge base in preparation for their future career as medical equipment technicians. Training as a Biomedical Equipment Technologist includes basic clinical equipment installation, maintenance, and repair in the academic curriculum; graduates are then employed by healthcare settings typically to guarantee proper functionality of medical devices. With experience in industry-standard tools and techniques, students will be prepared to come out job-ready.

One of the most vital components in ensuring a medical device can function at peak performance is hiring, and then training to understand how best it performs over time, a qualified functional service technician. The program is designed to address medical equipment repair, the mechanisms of clinical devices, and sterilisation for medical equipment. The course ensures that all individuals who have undergone training will be able to handle the various types of troubleshooting, servicing, and maintenance acts on different clinical equipment for a promising career in healthcare.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 7

Course Curriculum

Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) field—it would have a mix of theoretical and practical exposure. Important modules used in the program:

1. Basic Medical Equipment and Technology
2. Basic Electronics and Electrical Circuits
3. Medical Device Installation and Configuration
4. Clinical Equipment Must-Do Preventive Maintenance Practices
5. Troubleshooting and Repair Tips
6. Healthcare safety standards compliance
7. Biomedical Instrumentation Introduction
8. The procedures for calibration and testing
9. Clinical Equipment in Diagnostics and Treatment
10. Documentation and record-keeping for managing equipment

Career Opportunities

A career in the health sector through which students can secure a place real quick is the Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) program. Below are some of the job positions a graduate can easily be found in:

• Medical Equipment Technician
• Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Clinical Engineering Tech
• BS: Medical Device Support Specialist
• Engineering, Equipment Maintenance Engineer
• Healthcare Technology Manager
• Field Services Technician
• Hospital Equipment Coordinator
• Equipment Calibration Expert
• Medical (in Quality Control Technician)
• Employment Sectors
   

The technical advancement in healthcare and their reliance on medical technology have accentuated a need for skilled technicians within various sectors, such as:

• Hospitals and Clinics
• Diagnostic Centers
• Medical Devices Companies
• Equipment Service Providers
• Healthcare Departments and Government
• Research laboratories
• Private Medical Practices
• Educational Institutions
• Non-Profit Groups—Non-Governmental organisations 
• Leasing and purchasing equipment companies
   

A student with Bachelor of Vocation in Medical Equipment Technician (Basic Clinical Equipment) can have an average salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000, depending on the nature of the job and level of experience as mentioned above. The degree really sets a person up for success within the field of medical equipment technology because the curriculum is very strong for specialisation and advancement.