Engineering Technicians in this field are essential for ensuring quality hospital practices. They possess expertise in electronics and electromechanics and are trained to install, calibrate, and maintain biomedical, diagnostic imaging, and analytical devices. Their responsibilities include running tests, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and conducting electrical safety checks. The training programme, in line with Industry 4.0 strategies, includes the acquisition of skills in 3D modeling and printing for the biomedical sector. It delves into various solutions for interfacing biomedical equipment with each other, as well as integrating them into the company network, connecting them to HIS (Hospital Information System) and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) to share data, information, and archive diagnostic images. In line with the ongoing technological evolution in the New Life Technologies sector, Engineering Technicians find an ideal placement within clinical engineering services and in both public and private healthcare facilities, nationally and internationally. They are also well-suited for roles in local or multinational companies involved in the production and maintenance of biomedical equipment.
This programme is perfect for those who aspire to work in highly technical fields within the biomedical sector and hold a high school diploma (upper secondary education)
The course lasts two years, totaling up to 2,000 hours of training, which includes practical internships
Internships last up to 800 hours and can take place in Italy or abroad, within the ITS Academy network of partner companies
Learning is hands-on and practical, with a strong focus on labs, real-world exercises, theoretical lessons, company internships, and project work. Each class is limited to a maximum of 25 students, ensuring personalized support and a collaborative learning environment.
Targeted, high-level technical courses provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in delicate procedures in labs that closely replicate hospital environments. We view the Biomedical Equipment course as a valuable educational pathway that prepares students for professional roles in the biomedical industry
October 2025
The annual fee is €400, plus the regional tax for the right to higher education.
August 2025
Our programmes are delivered entirely in Italian. For this reason, applicants must demonstrate a minimum B2 level of Italian proficiency, which will be assessed during the selection process. An original or certified copy of your secondary school diploma (minimum 12 years of schooling) is required, accompanied by one of the following:
- Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA (ENIC-NARIC Italy)
- Declaration of Value issued by the Italian Consulate
- Certificate of academic eligibility, if required in your country for access to higher education
Official translations into Italian of all the above-mentioned documents are required.
💡 If you are still residing in your home country, you can request an Italian tax code (codice fiscale) from your local Italian Consulate.
We look forward to welcoming your application!
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learn moreI chose Lifetech ITS Academy for its rigorous academic program, renowned for providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical training in the field of biomedical equipment. From fundamental maintenance principles and regulatory compliance to advanced electronic instruments and laboratory techniques, the program ensures a comprehensive and solid understanding. The Academy’s focus on legal and business skills, combined with teamwork and international exposure through workshops and events such as Medica in Düsseldorf, has further enriched my professional development and broadened my perspective in the biomedical sector!
Equal Opportunities
Language, Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Technical English
- Communication skills
Science and Technology
- fundamentals of Human Biology
- basics of Mathematics and Physics
- Information Technology
- fundamentals of Networking
- Chemistry
Law and Economics
- Basic Economics and Business creation for Industry 4.0 and 5.0
- Legal principles and Professional Responsibility
Organization and Management
- Project Management, Organization Models for Industry 4.0 and 5.0 and Design Thinking
Organization, Management, Planning and Quality Control
- Regulatory standards for quality management - international standards
- Workplace Safety and Accident Prevention
- Protection of Industrial Property and Open Innovation process for technological development
- First Aid and BLSD (Basic Life Support and Defibrillation)
Healthcare Services Management
- Healthcare system organization
- Management and organization of a clinical engineering service
- Medical device management
Fundamentals of Electronics and Electrical Engineering for Electromedical Equipment
Management of Biomedical Equipment
Standards and Procedures for the Production, Maintenance, and Use of Electromedical Devices
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Management of Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Analysis Equipment
Biomaterials and Fundamentals of 3D Modeling and Printing
From the entrance test to the final exam, discover how the programme is organized
Selection process
An entrance selection is required to assess the technical knowledge necessary for the program, as well as proficiency in English and basic computer skills. The selection process will be based on the candidates’ qualifications, the results of a multidisciplinary multiple-choice written test, and a technical-motivational interview.
Taining programme
The program includes classroom lessons, laboratory sessions, and company visits. Over 70% of the instructors come from the professional world, with at least three years of specific industry experience.
Internship
Internships are offered at leading companies in the sector, both in Italy and abroad. Each student is supported by a company mentor throughout the internship.
Final exam
The final exam assesses the skills students have acquired through three tests: written, theoretical-practical, and oral. The exam is overseen by a dedicated commission. Upon passing the final exam at the end of the second year, students will receive the Diploma of Specialization in Applied Technologies, corresponding to Level V of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning.
The notice provides for payment of the course fee in two installments of 200.00 euros: the first at the time of finalizing enrollment, together with the regional fee for the right to study (which is defined annually), and the second by March 15 of each educational year
Attendance is mandatory for 80 percent of the course duration in order to be eligible for the final exam
Up to 8 hours of instruction per day for 5 days a week are provided
* In cooperation with the City of Trieste, the ITS A. Volta Foundation may offer the opportunity for some subsidized housing. However, the number is limited and they will be assigned based on ISEE and geographical distance of origin.
* The Welcome Office* - a one-stop reception office for students and researchers - offers personalized support on the main issues related to mobility (finding housing, information on transportation and the city in general, useful addresses, etc.). More information is available at: www.welcomeoffice.fvg.it. To request assistance, you can write to: mobility@areasciencepark.it, indicating that you are a student of ITS A. Volta Foundation.
*The FVG Welcome Office is an initiative supported by the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and managed by AREA Science Park as part of the Coordination of Research Institutions.
* The Residence RTMLiving Trieste, a brand-new facility opened in November 2015, offers students single and double apartments with fine finishes, a gymnasium, cinema room, library, laundry room, and numerous other services and socialization areas, in an environment dedicated to young people.For information call 040 2471923 or email info.trieste@rtmliving.com, indicating that you are a student of ITS A. Volta Foundation.
NB Accommodation can also be requested for short periods (e.g., during course selections) and one or two family members can also be accommodated in the apartment.
* The Opera Figli del Popolo of Trieste. offers students through the "AUXILIUM University Family "accommodations in two- or three-bed rooms (some with en-suite facilities) and gives the availability of common rooms reserved for study and recreation, a computer room, gymnasium, playground, recreation room, kitchen and other services and socialization areas.
For more detailed news, regulations and application, you can call 040 302244 (Mon/Fri 9 a.m.-12 p.m.) or email auxilium.college@ofpts.org, indicating that you are a student of ITS A. Volta Foundation. The facility closes in August.
NB For short periods (e.g. course selections or parental visits to students) it is possible to request a room in their accommodation complex "Semente Nova". For information: tel 040 302612, email: info@ofpts.org.
* ITS A. Volta Foundation, at AREA Science Park's Basovizza campus, where the innovative LAB3 - LABoratory for Advanced Technology in Healthcare REpair Training and Education (the first laboratory in Europe dedicated to the training of biomedical equipment technicians) is available to students
* State Technical Institute A. Volta of Trieste
* University of Trieste
