Biomedizinischer Fachanalytiker/Biomedizinische Fachanalytikerin für Hämatologie

The advanced training takes place at healthcare educational institutions. Learning locations for in-person events are classrooms; for digital learning forms (e.g., virtual classroom), they are home, possibly classrooms for in-person phases; for combined learning forms (e.g., blended learning), they are classrooms for in-person events and home for online learning units.

Occupation Type: Advanced training occupation. Type of Advanced Training: Advanced training according to internal regulations of educational institutions. Duration of Advanced Training: Maximum 3 years (part-time). Tasks and Activities: Biomedical specialist analysts for hematology examine blood and blood products. Since whole blood transfusions are rarely performed anymore, they usually separate blood into its components and transfuse it component by component. For this purpose, they conduct screening tests of blood donations. When preparing blood transfusions, they ensure the compatibility of donor and recipient blood. Through immunological and serological examinations of blood samples, they detect antigens and antibodies in the blood, among other things. They coordinate and monitor examinations, check and document sample data and examination results, and forward the data. Work Areas and Locations: Employment establishments: Biomedical specialist analysts and F

Part-time: maximum 3 years.

Distribution of hours (example): Reactive changes in blood and bone marrow, anemias, myeloid neoplasms: 25 teaching hours. Reactive changes and lymphatic neoplasms in blood and bone marrow: 25 teaching hours. Molecular Genetics & Methods of Molecular Biology: 40 teaching hours. Immunohematology: 30 teaching hours. Microscopic Diagnostics - Reactive Changes; Myeloid Neoplasms: 35 teaching hours. Microscopic Diagnostics - Reactive Changes; Lymphatic Neoplasms: 35 teaching hours. Microscopic Diagnostics of Hematological Diseases: 20 teaching hours. Practice of Scientific Work: 40 teaching hours. Total teaching hours: 250 teaching hours.

Course fees are generally incurred for attending advanced training courses, and examination fees are usually incurred for the examination itself. Additional costs may arise, e.g., for work materials, travel to the training institution, or external accommodation. Funding Opportunities: Support for particularly talented young professionals: Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB) - Advanced Training Scholarship.

Specialization: Specialist for Hematology or Specialization: Specialist for Morphological Hematology, and in each case, Professional Qualification: Hematology. Contents taught overall: Reactive changes in blood and bone marrow, anemias, myeloid neoplasms. Reactive changes and lymphatic neoplasms in blood and bone marrow. Molecular Genetics and Methods of Molecular Biology. Immunobiology. Microscopic Diagnostics: Reactive changes, myeloid neoplasms. Microscopic Diagnostics: Reactive changes, lymphatic neoplasms. Tutorial: Microscopic diagnostics of hematological diseases. Practice of scientific work.

In-depth knowledge in biology (e.g., to determine tumor markers and antigens) and chemistry (e.g., to evaluate examination or measurement results) are good prerequisites for successfully passing this advanced training (Weiterbildung) examination.

The advanced training (Weiterbildung) consists of theoretical and practical instruction. Depending on the educational provider, the instruction time is usually part-time on weekends or evenings. For in-person events, classes are held in a classroom setting at the educational institution. For digital learning forms (e.g., virtual classroom), learning occurs exclusively via electronic learning platforms from home. Combined learning forms (e.g., Blended Learning) involve both in-person classes at the educational institution and self-directed learning via electronic platforms from home.

Participation in advanced training (Weiterbildung) is not remunerated.

The following advanced training (Weiterbildung) alternatives are available for a Biomedical Fachanalyst in Hematology: In the laboratory field, options include Biomedical Fachanalyst for Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, or Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene. The commonality is performing specialized tasks in medical laboratory analysis. In the health and social management field, options like Business Administrator (Fachschule) for Health Management or Certified Specialist in Health and Social Services involve managing work processes in healthcare. In the medical field, becoming a Practical Instructor for Medical Technologists means taking on specialized and leadership roles in medical laboratory analysis.

In 2018, a new modularized advanced training (Weiterbildung) and framework examination regulation was introduced by the German Institute for Advanced Training for Technologists and Analysts in Medicine (DIW-MTA). This system has two stages: the first stage leads to a 'Specialist' qualification, and the second stage to a 'Specialized Qualification'.

The final qualification title for this advanced training (Weiterbildung) is 'Biomedical Fachanalyst for Hematology (DIW-MTA)'. To acquire the aforementioned specialized qualification, a specialization must be completed. This leads, for example, to one of the following sub-specialty titles: 'Specialist for Hematology (DIW-MTA)' or 'Specialist for Morphological Hematology (DIW-MTA)'.

Biomedical Specialist Analyst for Hematology is a professional advanced training (Weiterbildung). It is regulated by the internal regulations of the educational institutions. The part-time (Teilzeit) training lasts a maximum of 3 years.

After completing their advanced training (Weiterbildung), Biomedical Specialist Analysts for Hematology can work, for example, in doctor's offices and hospitals, at blood banks, or at health authorities (Gesundheitsamt). They can keep their expertise up-to-date and expand it through adaptive advanced training (Anpassungsweiterbildung). The range of topics extends from medical laboratory to hygiene in the healthcare sector. With a higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung), they can also pursue university studies (Studium) and obtain a Bachelor's degree, for example, in Biomedical Science or Molecular Medicine.

The course of study is regulated internally, for example, by the advanced training (Weiterbildung) and framework examination regulations of the DIW-MTA from 01.01.2019.

The prerequisite for admission to the advanced training (Weiterbildung) is usually: a final examination as a Medical Technologist for Laboratory Analytics or Medical-technical Laboratory Assistant (MTLA) (predecessor profession) or a final examination as a Medical Technologist for Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary-medical-technical Assistant (VMTA) (predecessor profession) or a relevant completed Bachelor's degree (Studium).