Medical Materiel Technician Training
Education Medical materiel technicians combine sound knowledge of high school courses in management, basic electronic data processing, bookkeeping, accounting, and business administration is highly desirable, and therefore tend to have a bachelors of business and advanced degrees from major universities. Most entry level Loggies enter into the field with a 2-year associates degree in Medical materiel technology and have at least 4 years experience in the field, or they spend around one year in full time military training. A 4-year graduate acts as a business administrator that perform the same medical materiel management duties similar to a manager. Practical experience is gained through internships. Continuing education in the form of mentoring and service schools is typically provided by specific medical supply manufacturers.
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