Member benefits
As a member of NITO, you get access to a number of benefits.
What membership benefits do you get as a biomedical laboratory technician in NITO BFI?
NITO BFI is the professional community for you as a biomedical laboratory scientist. As a member, you get access to a number of professional, financial and practical membership benefits that strengthen you in the profession and contribute to further development in your career.
As a member of NITO BFI, you get more than just a professional community – you get benefits that support you in your job as a biomedical laboratory scientist. We know what you need, and here is some of what you get as a member.
Opportunity to apply for support from the study fund
NITO BFI's study fund gives you as a member the opportunity to apply for support for further education, research and academic dissemination. You can have expenses for posters and presentations at national and international conferences covered.
Apply for specialist approval for biomedical laboratory technicians
As a member of NITO BFI, you can apply for specialist approval – a scheme for those who want to specialise professionally and document their competence. The specialist approval can also provide financial rewards in the form of a salary supplement.
Discounted prices on courses and conferences
As a member of NITO BFI, you get favorable prices on our courses and conferences. The courses have been developed specifically for biomedical laboratory technicians and provide you with professional replenishment that is relevant to everyday work.
Stay professionally updated – together with others
As a member of NITO BFI, you can join professional networks within your areas of interest. Here you will get inspiration, useful information and professional replenishment – straight from the source.
Opportunity to contribute to the development of the biomedical laboratory science profession
Do you want to get involved professionally? Through participation in NITO BFI's board, councils and committees, you will have the opportunity to influence the development of the biomedical laboratory science profession, build networks and strengthen your own expertise. The department has advisory committees in disciplines, research and education, among other things.
Conditions for membership of NITO BFI
Membership in NITO BFI requires that you are a member of NITO. For biomedical laboratory technicians who work in medical laboratory activities and apply for membership in NITO, BFI membership is mandatory.
Other NITO members without authorisation as biomedical laboratory scientists, who work in the same field as biomedical laboratory technicians or who work significantly with the education of biomedical laboratory scientists, can also be granted membership upon application in accordance with current guidelines.
For membership in NITO BFI, an additional membership fee of approximately ten percent of the basic membership fee is imposed. Student members do not pay any additional fees.
