How To Become a Medical Appliance Technician

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Medical Appliance Technicians or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Medical Appliance Technicians what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Although there are no formal educational requirements to become a medical appliance technician, most technicians have at least a high school diploma. Some community colleges and technical or vocational schools have formal education programs, but such programs are not common.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Medical Appliance Technician. For example, an electrician must complete three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers. These careers usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Similar careers include hydroelectric production managers, travel agents, electricians, court reporters, and medical assistants.

License and certifications

Certification is not required for medical appliance technicians. However, several organizations offer certifications for these technicians to indicate they have a certain level of professional skill.

Skills required

We asked other Medical Appliance Technicians if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Medical Appliance Technicians are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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