Physiotherapy
Job description
The profession of physiotherapist opens up a varied and challenging field of activity in which you primarily use movement to support healing processes. In cooperation with the doctor, you will independently decide on forms of therapy and instruct your patients to carry out exercises at home. During your training, you will learn how to work within a complex, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary patient care environment. As a trained physiotherapist, you will create individual treatment and training plans for patients and carry out evidence-based techniques.
Career prospects
As a physiotherapist, you have very good career prospects thanks to modern medicine's strong focus on healing through movement. The versatility of the profession allows you to pursue an activity according to your interests.
You will find many career opportunities in hospitals, specialist clinics, rehabilitation centres and spa facilities. However, you can also work in the medical practice of an orthopaedist or neurologist or in physiotherapy practices.
After your training, you will have many opportunities to continue your education and specialise. Further training programmes such as manual therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, equipment-assisted physiotherapy or physiotherapy according to Bobath will help you personally! You also have the opportunity to work scientifically as a research consultant or teacher. Of course, you can open your own practice as a self-employed person or pursue various freelance activities.
Admission requirements
- Secondary school leaving certificate/secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent educational qualification or
- Secondary school leaving certificate/main school leaving certificate and successfully completed vocational training of at least two years' duration
We will be happy to inform you about other possibilities to credit existing training or partial training and thus shorten the training during a personal interview!
If you have already completed training as a physiotherapist (or similar professions) abroad, you have the option of taking the knowledge test here in our company or starting a shortened/adapted training programme.
Training structure
Your apprenticeship lasts three years. You will complete theoretical and practical lessons (2,900 hours) as well as practical training (1,600 hours). The average teaching time is 35 - 40 hours per week. Your work placement will take place in various facilities and in different specialisms (orthopaedics, surgery, paediatrics, internal medicine, gynaecology, neurology and psychiatry) and will be organised for you by the school.
Learning fields
Contents of the lessons
- Anatomy, physiology
- Vocational, legal and political studies
- Psychology/education/sociology
- Hygiene
- First aid and dressing techniques
- Prevention and rehabilitation
- Applied physics and biomechanics
- General and special medical science
- Training and movement theory
- Movement education
- Physiotherapeutic diagnostic and examination techniques
- Electro-, light- and radiotherapy
- Hydro-, balneo-, thermo-, inhalation- and massage therapy
- Physiotherapeutic treatment techniques
- Methodical application of physiotherapy in the medical specialities
- Conversation and communication
- Language and literature (only in Saxony)
Application
We look forward to receiving your application with the following application documents:
- Cover letter
- complete CV in tabular form (signed and with e-mail address)
- one passport photo (+ one digital passport photo)
- notarised copies of certificates
- required vaccination certificates
- Proof of sufficient German language skills (at least level B2)
You will be informed of other specific entry requirements during the interview.
Please enclose a stamped envelope with your application if you are applying by post. You can also apply directly online using our application form.
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Conclusion
The examination is conducted at our state-recognised vocational school under the supervision of the responsible examination authority. It consists of a written, oral and practical part. After passing the examination, you will receive authorisation to use the professional title " physiotherapist" upon application.
This is a state-recognised professional qualification.
Training costs
Tuition free in Bavaria and Saxony
BAföG
The latest changes to BAföG have brought numerous improvements: there are more people entitled to funding and higher funding amounts. Please contact your education funding office. You can find the locations of all offices at www.das-neue-bafoeg.de
- BAföG can be applied for our vocational training programme. Find out more at: www.bafög.de
- AFBG: Upgrading Training Assistance Act ("Meister BAföG"). Find out more at: www.aufstiegs-bafoeg.de
- Education loan: www.kfw.de
During the interview, we will also inform you about the possibility of municipal reimbursement of travel expenses, scholarship offers and job vacancies with our cooperation partners.
Education voucher
Funding via education voucher from the employment agency or job centre (according to SGB II or III), but also possible via pension insurance providers and BFD.
Please enquire with your case manager about your personal funding options. If you fulfil the requirements, the course fees and any other costs will be covered.
Scholarship
If you perform above average in your apprenticeship and are socially committed, you can apply for a scholarship. There are numerous funding opportunities from trade union and church foundations that can help you to support your training financially. You can find more information at:
https://www.bmbf.de/DE/Bildung/Ausbildung/Auszubildende/Stipendien/stipendien_node.html
Erasmus+
If you would like to gain valuable experience abroad during your training, you can take advantage of Erasmus+ funding that has already been approved. This will cover the costs of travel, accommodation and meals during a student exchange or internship in the EU or even beyond. We will advise you on choosing a suitable placement and support you with all the organisational aspects.