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Biomedical Engineering Technician

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Biomedical Engineering Technicians install, maintain, and repair medical equipment and devices that are used in healthcare settings. Biomedical Engineering Technicians are responsible for calibration, compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, as well as providing support in the case of technical issues.

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Steps to becoming a Biomedical Engineering Technician in Nova Scotia.
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Steps to becoming a Biomedical Engineering Technician in Nova Scotia.

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Step 1
Complete a Biomedical Engineering Technician program

Check out the College of the North Atlantic in St. Johns, NL:  Electronics Engineering Technology (Biomedical) program.

Step 2
Register as a Biomedical Engineering Technician

Biomedical Engineering Technicians are certified, not licensed. While certification may not be mandatory for all roles, it is often preferred by employers.

To become a certified Biomedical Engineering Technician, you can apply through the Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (TechNova).

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Find your dream job!

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Note to internationally educated applicants: 

If you are certified in a country that is a member of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA), you may transfer to Nova Scotia. NON-IEA applicants follow the same process as a Canadian coming from a non-accredited program.

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Approximately 25 Opportunities Across Nova Scotia.
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