DIW-MTA e.V.

What DIW-MTA e.V. does

DIW-MTA e.V. (Deutsches Institut zur Weiterbildung für Technologen/-innen und Analytiker/-innen in der Medizin) is a Berlin-based, registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1967 that provides specialized continuing education for medical-technical professionals in Germany, including MTLA, MTRA, MTAF, and VMTA personnel. The institute delivers a modular curriculum across six primary subject areas: Biomedical Analytics (laboratory medicine), Radiology Technology, Health Business Economics, POCT (Point of Care Testing), Clinical Instruction (Praxisanleitung), and Excellence/Systems Management, with package prices ranging from approximately 1,499 EUR to 5,999 EUR and individual seminar modules priced between 219 EUR and 589 EUR.

The organization's underlying technology infrastructure centers on the Stud.IP open-source learning management system, which handles course registration, seminar enrollment, and digital content delivery, supplemented by the Lessino e-learning platform and the proprietary Fortbildungszertifikat continuing education certificate platform. DIW-MTA holds state-recognized certification authority under the German MTA-Gesetz and MTAPrV regulations and is approved by the Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf to conduct Anpassungslehrgänge (adjustment courses) for foreign-acquired MTL qualifications. Course content totals over 600 documented hours, with a 98% completion rate among enrolled participants, and seminars are delivered in-person across multiple German cities (Berlin, Potsdam, Dortmund, Cologne, Hamburg) alongside online and hybrid formats.

The institute operates a community-led, membership-based go-to-market model. Membership was previously a paid 40 EUR/year subscription but became free (beitragsfrei) in 2026 to broaden the enrollment funnel. Revenue derives primarily from course and seminar fees (one-time and multi-year package contracts) and certification registration fees (80 EUR per registrant outside of package pricing). The organization is led by a managing board (Geschäftsführender Vorstand) including FH.-Prof. Dr. rer. medic. Marco Kachler, LL.M., Dipl.-Med.-Päd. Tina Hartmann, and Carola Jaster, supported by 11 employees and a subsidiary, DIW-MTA Akademie GmbH. Strategic partnerships with DVTA, Deutscher Ärzteverlag, MT Dialog, Trillium-Verlag, and Labor Berlin provide ecosystem reach across the German medical-technical professional community.

Name

DIW-MTA e.V.

Legal name

Deutsches Institut zur Weiterbildung für Technologen/-innen und Analytiker/-innen in der Medizin e.V. (DIW-MTA)

Website

https://diw-mta.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIW-MTA e.V. is a Berlin-based, 57-year-old German nonprofit institute that delivers state-recognized continuing education and specialization programs for medical-technical professionals (MTLA, MTRA, MTAF, VMTA) across laboratory medicine, radiology, health business economics, POCT, and management systems.

Ownership category

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Product category

Healthcare Professional Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54199)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAGANAJ

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYHLAGAKAM

Training & Competency Programs for GxP Compliance

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance Services (GxP)

Keywords

• Medical laboratory education
• Radiology technology training
• Healthcare continuing education
• Biomedical analytics certification
• MTA professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to discounted course pricing (up to 30% savings), study portal access, and professional network benefits. Membership fee was 40 EUR per year, now beitragsfrei (free) since 2026.
2. Course and Seminar Fees: Revenue from individual seminar bookings, package prices for specializations, and registration fees (80 EUR). Package prices include all seminar, examination, and registration costs for complete qualification programs.
3. Certification Services: Registration fees for professional certifications, continuing education certificates, and portfolio assessment services through the voluntary Fortbildungszertifikat program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DIW-MTA e.V. delivers state-recognized continuing education and professional specialization programs for medical-technical assistants (MTLA, MTRA, MTAF, VMTA) and other healthcare professionals in Germany. Core offerings comprise modular specializations in biomedical analytics (hematology, cytology, clinical chemistry, microbiology), radiology technology (CT, MRT/MRI, radiooncology), health business economics and leadership, POCT coordination, clinical instruction (Praxisanleitung), and integrated management systems (quality, risk, hygiene, occupational safety). Programs lead to titles such as Biomedizinische*r Spezialist*in or Radiologische*r Spezialist*in, delivered through a blend of in-person seminars at multiple German cities, hybrid formats, and the Stud.IP online learning platform.

Product overview

DIW-MTA e.V. (Deutsches Institut zur Weiterbildung für Technologen/-innen und Analytiker/-innen in der Medizin) is a continuing education institute offering specialized professional development for medical technical assistants (MTLA, MTRA, MTAF, VMTA) and related healthcare professionals. The organization provides a multi-module continuing education system organized into specialized subject areas: Biomedical Analytics (laboratory medicine), Radiology Technology, Health Business Economics, POCT (Point of Care Testing), Clinical Instruction (Praxisanleitung), and Excellence/Systems Management. Programs are delivered through the open-source Stud.IP learning management system and include both in-person seminars and online components. Core offerings include modular specializations (CT, MRI, Hematology, Cytology) leading to professional certifications, comprehensive leadership qualifications (Gesundheitsbetriebswirtschaft), academic degree pathways (Bachelor/Master), and adjustment programs for internationally trained professionals. The institution also manages a voluntary continuing education certificate system for documenting professional development activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weiterbildung Biomedizinische Analytik (Laboratory Analytics Continuing Education) Continuing education program offering specializations and professional qualifications in biomedical analytics and laboratory medicine, covering hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and histology/cytology for medical-technical laboratory assistants (MTLA) seeking advanced competency beyond their initial training.
• Weiterbildung Radiologietechnologie (Radiology Technology Continuing Education) Continuing education programs in radiology technology including CT specialization, MRT/MRI specialization, and Radiooncology with teletherapy focus for medical-technical radiology assistants (MTRA) seeking updated technical skills and radiation safety credentials.
• Fachweiterbildung Gesundheitsbetriebswirtschaft (Health Business Economics) A comprehensive 602-hour continuing education program in health business management covering leadership, organizational development, quality management, and healthcare law, leading to the title Gesundheitsbetriebswirt*in (DIW-MTA), with optional state-recognized qualification pathway over a 24-month duration.
• Weiterbildung POCT (Point of Care Testing) Training in patient-near immediate diagnostics including POCT management, POCT coordination, and implementation of bedside testing according to Rili-BÄK guidelines, preparing participants to advise healthcare facilities on POCT or lead POCT commissions in clinical and outpatient settings.
• Weiterbildung Praxisanleitung (Clinical Instruction) A 300-hour program qualifying participants to competently supervise and train apprentices and junior colleagues in healthcare settings, with 24-hour refresher courses for qualified Praxisanleiter, designed for healthcare professionals responsible for clinical education quality.
• Weiterbildung Exzellenz- und Systemmanagement (Excellence and Systems Management) Training in coordinating management systems including quality management, risk management, occupational safety, and hygiene management for healthcare facilities, preparing professionals for middle and senior management roles in integrated management system development and continuous improvement.
• Master- und Bachelorstudien (Academic Degree Programs) Academic continuing education programs including Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor of Continuing Education for Health Professions / Bachelor Professional for Health Professions, offered in partnership with universities to qualify participants for leadership roles in healthcare facilities, research, and teaching.
• Anpassungslehrgang für MTL (Adjustment Program for MTL) Structured adjustment program for internationally obtained MTL (Medical Laboratory Technology) qualifications in North Rhine-Westphalia, covering microbiology, hematology, clinical chemistry, and histology/cytology, enabling foreign-trained medical laboratory professionals to obtain recognition of their qualifications in Germany.
• Berufliche Spezialisierung Hämatologie (Hematology Specialization) A specialized program in hematology consisting of 5 mandatory modules (140 hours total) covering reactive changes, myeloid neoplasms, lymphatic neoplasms, and microscopic diagnostics. Completed with a final exam leading to the title Biomedizinische*r Spezialist*in für Hämatologie (DIW-MTA).
• CT-Spezialisierung (CT Specialization) A radiology specialization in computed tomography (CT) comprising 6 modules totaling 140 hours, including CT advanced training, dose management, patient-centered communication, hygiene management, law and pharmacology, and IT/AI fundamentals in radiology. Leads to the title Radiologische*r Spezialist*in für Computertomografie (DIW-MTA).
• MRT-Spezialisierung (MRI Specialization) A radiology specialization in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with two main modules: MR Safety Expert (30 hours) and MRI Advanced Training (40 hours). Leads to the title Radiologische*r Spezialist*in für Magnetresonanztomografie (DIW-MTA).
• Biomedizinische*r Spezialist*in für Zytologie (Biomedical Specialist for Cytology) A new 2026 online-only continuing education program in cytology with 140 hours of training completed within 24 months, leading to the title Biomedizinische*r Spezialist*in für Zytologie (DIW-MTA).
• Zertifikatslehrgang BWL kompakt (Compact Business Administration Certificate) A practical certificate program in business administration designed for MT professionals and other healthcare workers, providing foundational knowledge in business economics tailored to healthcare settings as a lighter-weight alternative to the full Gesundheitsbetriebswirtschaft program.
• Spezialisierung Radioonkologie (Radiooncology Specialization) A new specialization launching September 2025 in radiooncology with focus on teletherapy, covering innovative technologies and precise treatment methods for medical-technical radiology assistants.
• Freiwilliges Fortbildungszertifikat (Voluntary Continuing Education Certificate) A voluntary certification system that recognizes and documents continuing education activities for medical-technical professionals, with credit points and event certification, providing a structured portfolio of professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduation rate among enrolled participants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DVTA (Deutscher Verband der Technischen Assistenten in der Medizin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVTA is a key strategic partner of DIW-MTA. DVTA members receive discounted pricing on all DIW-MTA courses (approximately 1,599 EUR vs 1,799 EUR for non-members on CT specialization). The organizations collaborate on professional standards and continuing education for medical-technical professionals in Germany.
• Deutscher ÄrzteverlagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing partner for medical professional educational materials and content. Collaboration on educational resources for the medical-technical community.
• MT Dialog (Fachzeitschrift)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMT Dialog is a professional journal serving the MTA community. DIW-MTA collaborates with MTA Dialog on educational content for the Fortbildungszertifikat (continuing education certificate) program and general promotional activities.
• Trillium-VerlagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublisher partner for educational and professional materials serving the medical-technical professional community.
• MT-PortalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline portal serving as an information hub and networking platform for MTA professionals in Germany.
• Deutsche BahnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent ticket partnership providing discounted travel options for seminar participants traveling to DIW-MTA course locations in Germany.
• Labor BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor Berlin is a major laboratory operator in Berlin. DIW-MTA partners with Labor Berlin to support their continuing education and training programs for laboratory staff, maintaining high quality standards in professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• berufundfamilie (Familie & Beruf): German nonprofit offering workforce qualification programs; comparable in nonprofit structure and segment overlap with healthcare workforce upskilling in Germany.
• Deutscher Ärzteverlag: Publishing partner that produces medical education content and journals for German healthcare professionals - overlaps with DIW-MTA's curriculum publishing and continuing education certificate infrastructure.

Emerging players

• AMBOSS: Digital medical knowledge platform that disrupts traditional medical education with subscription-based learning tools, increasingly used by healthcare professionals for exam prep and clinical reference - a tech-forward adjacent competitor.
• Lecturio: Online medical education platform offering video-based courses and certification prep for healthcare professionals - competes for the same continuing-education wallet share via a more scalable digital delivery model.

Regional players

• Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Large Berlin-based university hospital and medical school offering academic degree programs (Bachelor/Master) in health professions that overlap with DIW-MTA's academic continuing education pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Springer Medizin (Springer Nature): Broad incumbent in German medical professional education and publishing - offers competing continuing education content, CME materials, and clinical references for healthcare practitioners, overlapping with DIW-MTA's education mission.
• Thieme Group: Major German medical publisher and education provider - offers healthcare professional training, journals, and CME programs, serving as a broader incumbent in medical-professional continuing education.

Direct peers

• DVTA (Deutscher Verband der Technischen Assistenten in der Medizin): Direct peer and strategic partner - DVTA is the German professional association for medical-technical assistants and a core co-developer with DIW-MTA on continuing education standards and member pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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