Masseur and medical bath attendant training in Zwickau
Are you looking for training in a traditional healthcare profession that requires skill and empathy? Then training as a masseur and medical bath attendant at Heimerer in Zwickau is the right thing for you!
- theonly school in Z wickau to offer training as a masseur/medical bath attendant
- tuition-free training with entitlement to non-repayable student BAföG
- after completing the vocational qualification, a shortened physiotherapy training programme is possible with us in Zwickau
- good accessibility on the northern outskirts of the city
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08058 Zwickau
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What makes the massage therapist and medical spa therapist training course at Heimerer so special
Heimerer School is the only vocational college in Zwickau that offers training as a massage therapist and medical spa therapist. The highly qualified teaching staff ensure a varied curriculum that not only equips you with specialist medical knowledge but also develops the social skills you’ll need in your day-to-day work.
Here’s how your training as a massage therapist and medical spa therapist works:
- A teamof qualified teachers who are always happy to answer your questions
- Bright, welcoming classrooms that create a positive learning environment, equipped with modern facilities
- Personalised support for your academic and social skills
- Easy to reach: the location on the northern outskirts of the city means short journeys by public transport
The path to physiotherapy
You will study alongside trainee physiotherapists. As the course content is interlinked, you will benefit from a broader perspective on physical therapy. Thanks to this integration with the physiotherapy programme, you can start the shortened physiotherapy course with a six-month recognition placement following your qualification as a massage therapist and medical spa therapist. At Heimerer, this is particularly straightforward: the course content is coordinated internally so that the transition is seamless.
- Integrated learning with physiotherapists
- Theory and practice intertwined: anatomy, physiology, massage techniques and physical therapy
- State-recognised qualification after 2.5 years
FAQ
To train as a massage therapist or medical spa therapist, you need at least a secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, a completed vocational training course lasting at least one year is also acceptable. You must also be physically fit for the role and provide an extended criminal record check. Personal strengths such as empathy, communication skills and physical stamina are important for day-to-day work.
The full-time course lasts 2.5 years. The first two years consist of a course at a vocational college, comprising both theoretical and practical lessons. This is followed by a six-month work placement at a suitable organisation. Upon successful completion, you will be entitled to use the state-recognised professional title.
As a qualified massage therapist and medical spa therapist, you can find work in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, doctors’ surgeries, care homes, wellness hotels and spas, as well as in fitness centres. If you wish, you can also open your own massage practice. Career prospects are good due to demographic trends and the growing demand for physical therapy.
Yes. Your qualification as a massage therapist and medical spa therapist entitles you to undertake the shortened physiotherapy training programme – which lasts just 18 months instead of three years. The curriculum for both professions is coordinated within the college in such a way that the transition is particularly straightforward.
Both professions fall within the healthcare sector and involve the use of physical therapy methods. Massage therapists and medical spa therapists specialise in massage techniques, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy and radiation therapy. Physiotherapists have a broader range of treatments, which also includes physiotherapy techniques and exercise therapy. The two professions complement each other – and those who start out as massage therapists or medical spa therapists can enter the shortened physiotherapy training programme upon completion of their qualification and a recognition placement.
Get started with training as a massage therapist and spa therapist
Physiotherapy and massage are popular formsof treatment for pain relief and preventive healthcare. Training to become a massage therapist and medical spa therapist opens up excellent opportunities for you in the healthcare sector. Further training and additional qualifications are also available to you:
- A wide range of workplaces: clinics, doctors’ surgeries, care homes, wellness hotels or spas
- Opportunity to work independently with your own massage practice
- Fast-track entry into physiotherapy training (18 months)
- Further training: specialisations at the Heimerer Academy
