Kunsttherapie-Ausbildung: Welche Inhalte vermittelt ein Studium zur Höheren Fachprüfung als Kunsttherapeut / Kunsttherapeutin?
Art therapy training: What content does a course leading to Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) as an art therapist teach?
The art therapy training course leading to the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) comprises various modules that impart in-depth specialist knowledge, practical skills and personal competencies. To be admitted to the examination, proof of successful completion of eight modules is required. These cover a wide range of relevant topics in preparation for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) as an art therapist:
- Medical basics
Introduction to anatomy, physiology and pathology - important for classifying mental and physical processes - Social, psychological and pedagogical foundations
- Biology and sociology
- Basics of psychology
- Mental hygiene and salutogenesis
- Pedagogy, social pedagogy and special education
- First aid and emergency competence:Completion of a certified emergency aid course
- Artistic skills
Development and deepening of own creative forms of expression, which serve as a basis for therapeutic work - Therapeutic methods and self-reflection
- Diagnostics, anamnesis, documentation
- Intervention, concepts, methodology
- Teaching therapy, self-awareness, method expansion
- Therapeutic principles and professional ethics
- Internship
Practical experience in an art therapy environment under professional guidance - Project work
Independent implementation and documentation of a subject-related project - Communication, organization and everyday working life
- Conversation and communication
- Public relations
- Social and healthcare services
- Quality assurance and standards
- Management and organization
The art therapy course is interdisciplinary. It combines medical and psychological knowledge with artistic practice as well as socio-pedagogical and communication skills. The aim is to be able to work professionally in art therapy settings - with a secure professional foundation, methodological diversity and ethical awareness.
Important: The exact content of the modules in preparation for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Art Therapy may vary slightly depending on the school or training center. Each school sets its own individual focus. A contact form is available to clarify the specific course content at a particular school. This can be used to send a non-binding inquiry directly to the desired institution.
