Vermitteln alle Schulen dieselben Inhalte in ihrer Ausbildung in der Atemtherapie?
Do all schools teach the same content in their respiratory therapy training?
No. In respiratory therapy there aredifferent directions. These differ in terms of their focus and therapeutic approach. It is up to the school to decide which direction(s) it offers and how it organizes the training in detail.
In addition to the direction of therapy, you must pay particular attention to whether the courses match yourdesired goalsguide. Do you just want to get to know breathing therapy? Do you want to expand your knowledge of complementary therapies to include breathing therapy? In both cases, various introductory or advanced training courses are suitable.
If youwork professionally as a respiratory therapistyou should choose a school where you can work with a method certificate in respiratory therapy and theIndustry certificate OdA KT(= organization of the working world of complementary medicine) with the respiratory therapy method. This can only be offered by schools whose courses are recognized by the OdA KT. The industry certificate is a prerequisite for admission to the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) and theFederal diploma as a complementary therapist(with breathing therapy method).
In some cantons, the OdA KT industry certificate or the federal diploma in complementary therapy are a prerequisite for practicing there. Find out early on what the situation is like in your canton. Information on thecantonal professional licensesyou will findhere.
