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Certified Physiotherapist
with the opportunity of studying for a
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, NL
A vocational training course at the Institute of Physiotherapy
in Kerpen
in Düsseldorf in the course of formation
Teaching method: Problem-Based Learning
Actual vocational situations call for professional action. This is exactly considered by the teaching method of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). The central characteristic of this new teaching approach is the fact that real and complex presentations of a problem from the vocational routine form the starting point of learning. The entire learning matter of the physiotherapy course is studied by the students in a problem-oriented and thus realistic way beyond traditional teaching subjects, i. e. always across several subjects, in practice-oriented case studies.
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1. Vocational training
The three year course starts on 1 October every year and ends with the German physiotherapy examination.
Subsequently there is the opportunity of studying for a Bacholor of Physiotherapy, NL, at Hogeschool Zuyd in Heerlen, which is our partner of cooperation in the Netherlands. This takes another year and consists of attending lectures and writing a dissertation in German.
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2. Entry requirements
- Minimum requirement is Fachoberschulreife (roughly equivalent to British GCSEs); if possible, students should have Fachhochschulreife (qualification to study at a university of applied sciences)
- 18 years of age
- Health certificate
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3. Course content
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Dutch concept in German:
The curriculum meets the German as well as the Dutch requirements.
In class the concept is the same as at the university of applied sciences in Zuyd (Netherlands), i.e. based on the concept of Problem-Based Learning.
In practice this means that students learn (in a group setting) to analyse a topic or a problem, do literature research and evaluate it in order to subsequently compare possible solutions and select and implement them.
Here teachers take on the role of tutors and advisors. Students are expected to show more initiative with regard to organising and designing their learning processes. Teachers teach the physiotherapeutic techniques immediately associated with the topics worked on in the groups.
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Thus this kind of vocational training prepares students also for those situations in their professional life where they have to find solutions on their own or where team work is required (eg cross-professional team work, conferences, commissions, advisory work).
Physiotherapists treat patients in nearly all areas of modern medicine. They analyse and treat posture and movement disorders, disorders of internal organs such as respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, or motor development and motor control disorders.
The premises
Our modern, light and friendly classrooms are tastefully furnished. The spacious media resource centre invites students to learn and study and work with PCs. The cafeteria does not only cater for the students physical needs but is also a place to find relaxation in between classes. When the weather is warm, there is a terrace to relax in the fresh air and to celebrate school parties.
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4. Special fields
As in conventional physiotherapy courses, the following areas are covered:
- Anatomy, physiology, diseases
- Physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment techniques
- Biomechanics, training and movement studies
- Prevention and rehabilitation
- Education, psychology, sociology Bewegungserziehung
- Hydrotherapy, massagetherapy and electrotherapy
- First aid and dressing technique
- Work and legal regulations
Apart from studying the theoretical and practical fundamentals there will be a work placement in the following areas:
Surgery, rthopaedics, inner medicine, neurology, paediatrics, gynocology, psychiatry
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5. Career opportunities
The number of different fields of practice give physiotherapists the chance to specialise according to their skills and interests. Job prospects are good, and qualified physiotherapist are not likely to meet with any difficulties on the labour market.
Fields of practice are:
- Hospitals and clinics
- Physiotherapy practices
- Rehabilitation centres
- Sports clubs (preventative areas)
- Facilities for the disabled
- Child care facilities and children's homes
- Self-employment or working freelance
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The additional qualification of Bachelor of Physiotherapy, NL, opens up chances mainly with regard to getting into higher or senior positions and/or working scientifically or doing research. Apart from the above mentioned areas and facilities, this can also be associations, health insurance bodies of industrial companies. Moreover, only this qualification opens up the chance to find employment abroad. |
6. Cost
Tuition fees amount to € 485 per month. This does not include occupational clothing, textbooks and other teaching material.
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7. Grants and loans
- BAföG
- Professional and trade associations
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8. Our cooperation partner
Our partner is Hogeschool Zuyd in the Netherlands. During the three year course at Präha, Institute of Physiotherapy, in Kerpen, students have the opportunity to be enrolled with the university of applied sciences in Heerlen, Netherlands. This is a necessary step for those who wish to acquire a Bacholor of Physiotherapy, NL, after taking the German physiotherapy examination. For this additional fourth year in Heerlen, no tuition fees will be charged. Students who are enrolled in Heerlen during their third year will be charged reduced tuition fees in Kerpen.
Bilder aus der Hogeschool in Heerlen:
For more information about our cooperation partner please visit www.hszuyd.nl.
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