Well-founded physiotherapy training in Leipzig
Are you looking for training in an exciting healthcare profession that requires communication skills and empathy? Then a physiotherapy training programme at Heimerer in Leipzig is the right thing for you!
- tuition-free training with entitlement to non-repayable student BAföG
- high practical orientation
- good class cohesion
- quiet learning atmosphere
- comprehensive individual support
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04129 Leipzig
0341 90 42 4-0
0341 90 42 4-99
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What makes physiotherapy training in Leipzig so special?
The vocational school in Leipzig stands for sound training with a strong practical focus. Our teachers impart knowledge without unnecessary pressure. From day one, our focus is onpeople. You will not only learn anatomical basics and therapeutic techniques, but also how to helppeople in the long term through movement.
Optimal integration of theory and practice:
- Fundamentals in the first year: anatomy, physiology, pathology and disease theory form your foundation
- Internships from the second year onwards: Alternate between school and practical placements for direct knowledge transfer
- Regular work shadowing: Your teachers visit you at the facilities and provide feedback
- Spacious specialist rooms for practical exercises near the centre of Leipzig
- Good transport links: easily accessible by public transport
- Long-standing partnerships: Over 20 years of proven cooperation with regional institutions
Support that makes a difference
Your success is important to us. That's why our teachers and school management offer you solution-oriented and straightforward advice on any questions or challenges you may have. Even when the workload is high, we provide you with individual support throughout your training.
- Personal contacts throughout your training
- Targeted support to prepare for exams
- Close communication between the school and internship placements for realistic self-assessment
- Interdisciplinary projects with other healthcare professions
Frequently Asked Questions
The training lasts three years full-time and includes theoretical lessons at a vocational school as well as practical placements in clinics, rehabilitation facilities and physiotherapy practices. In the first year, the focus is on school-based training, while in the last two years, theory and practice alternate.
The training is free of charge. You are also entitled to non-repayable student BAföG if the requirements are met. There is a learning platform where all content is stored, but you may incur costs for learning materials, textbooks and possibly work clothing at your own discretion. These additional costs remain manageable.
For the training programme, you will need:
- A secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent educational qualification
- A medical certificate confirming that you are fit for work
- Social skills such as strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team
- An interest in medical contexts and movement sequences
- Enjoyment of working with people of different age groups.
After graduating, you will find a wide range of employment opportunities:
- Physiotherapy practices and rehabilitation centres
- Hospitals and university clinics in Leipzig
- Retirement homes and nursing homes
- Sports clubs and fitness studios
- Outpatient care services with a focus on physiotherapy
The demand for qualified physiotherapists is high and will continue to rise due to demographic developments and the increasingly sedentary lifestyles of many people.
After graduating, you will have numerous specialisations to choose from, for example:
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Physiotherapy using equipment (KG Gerät)
- Bobath therapy for neurological patients
- Manual therapy
- Study of osteopathy or physiotherapy (bachelor's degree)
The Heimerer Academy offers many of these advanced training courses.
Your career in physiotherapy
Once you have completed your physiotherapy training in Leipzig, you will be starting a crisis-proof career with a wide range of development opportunities:
- Secure career: Demand for physiotherapists remains consistently high
- Diverse fields of application: from orthopaedics and neurology to sports physiotherapy
- Work anywhere: Your qualification is valid throughout Germany and recognisedin the EU
- Further training: specialisations in sought-after therapy methods
- Self-employment: Open your own practice or work as a freelance therapist
- Further study possible: Deepen your knowledge with bachelor's or master's degree programmes
