Orthoptist
Location of the training provider
Hamburg
Duration
3 years
State recognition
Yes
Type of training/education
Academic and practical
SPECIALS
The training & education program lasts three years and includes theoretical and practical components as well as a four-week înternship.
Training ALLOWANCE
No remuneration is paid during the school training course. Depending on the provider, payment of a training allowance is possible.
What are my activities in this job?
Orthoptists work in the field of ophthalmology. They are responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eyesight problems. Their focus is on strabismus (lazy eye disorders), visual impairment, nystagmus (rapid involuntary movements of the eyes), ocular motion disorders and neurological disorders. Orthoptists are also responsible for observing and documenting the course of treatment. They work closely with the respective doctors and administer treatments according to doctors’ orders.
Where can I work?
Orthoptists work primarily at eye centers, ophthalmic practices, early intervention centers for the visually impaired, rehabilitation centers, special schools, institutions and centers for the visually impaired and the blind, hospitals and in research and teaching.
What requirements must I meet?
- Intermediate school leaving certificate
- First general education school leaving certificate and a completed two-year course of training/education or
- Successful completion of ten years of schooling that extends the first general education school leaving certificate.
- General medical fitness
How much will the training cost?
Material and examination costs may apply.
