Volume 14, Issue 1, 2026

Creation of the Department of Biomedical Engineering Technology and a College Diploma Programme, Challenges and Successes – The Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) Experience

Kalu C. J, Nwoye E. O, Uthman O. I, Agoro I. O, Kasim M & Edozie C. A.

Abstract

The journey towards creating a department of biomedical engineering
technology in Lagos State College of Health Technology took off in the year
2020. Biomedical engineering technology department is a pioneer clinical
engineering training school in Lagos State College of Health Technology. The
department was created with a vision of training Biomedical Engineering
Technologists who will become gainfully engaged and responsible for the
repairs and maintenance of medical machines, engineering facilities and
installations in the many state run medical establishments, and other
organizations who require their services. Several hurdles, along the way, tested
our resolve for the establishment of a vibrant career pathway for the teeming
youth population of Lagos State. From challenges such as space constraints
due to the limited land area of 3,849 square meter to construction/setting up of
adjudged suitable laboratories and workshops to procurement of numerous
expensive training machines, tools and gadgets. The doggedness and
determination of the management of the college has seen the department
through these challenges and here, we present a report of the successes gained
since the commencement of the diploma programme in biomedical
engineering technology.

Keywords

Teachers’ implementation, design for knowledge, universal learning, inclusive secondary schools

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