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 bachelor's degrees in business and advanced degrees from major universities.
Most entry-level technicians enter into the field with a two-year associate degree in medical materiel technology and have at least four years' experience in the field, or they spend around one year in full-time military training.
Continuing education in the form of mentoring and service schools is typically provided by specific medical supply manufacturers.
In many cases, carrying the title of "CMRP" is highly encouraged, not mandatory, and is respected within the community.
[2] In-house they typically work in the hospital's medical logistics department, but can also find employment as a third-party supply organization.