Medisend has returned more than 140 BMET graduates to work in hospitals and clinics worldwide with the ability to maintain and repair, install and properly use lifesaving biomedical equipment.
Medisend graduates are currently working in 21 countries including Papua New Guinea, Peru, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone where they are helping to rebuild the countries’ healthcare infrastructure following the Ebola epidemic.
Candidates are typically sponsored by Corporations, Governments, Ministries of Health, organizations such as the World Health Organization, and individuals.
Training Opportunities
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for enrollment in the International Program at Medisend College of Biomedical Engineering Technology, candidates must meet these requirements:
- Online application
- Competency Test
- Be 20 years of age or older
- Speak, read and understand English fluently
- Have graduated from secondary school /high school (12 years of schooling)
Required Documents
- Valid U.S Visa
- Photocopy of valid Passport information page
- High School diploma (copy)
Supplementary Documents
- Medical records with current immunization
- Letters of recommendation
- College or University transcripts (copy)
The following are recommended
- University/college studies in Electrical or Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or similar technical curriculum
- Practical experience in a technical position (i.e. clinical laboratory, radiology and/or biomedical technician) in a hospital setting
Tuition and Fees
BMET Certificate Program – $50,000
Associate Degree Program – $62,500
Program Start Dates:
Fall October 9th, 2017
Spring I January 8th, 2018
Spring II April 9th, 2018
Supplemental Program Services
Supplemental service fees are established on a case by case basis. For more information, please contact admissions@medisend.org or call (+1) 214.575.5006 X 105 or complete the Information Request From (below).
Included:
- Round trip airfare & airport transportation
- Food / housing
- Travel health & emergency insurance
Not included:
- Personal care expenses
- Non-emergency medical / dental / vision care
- Medical insurance coverage for preexisting medical conditions
- Personal items such as: clothing, cameras, etc.
- MediSend Mobile Biomedical Equipment Test and Repair Kit
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