Gesundheitsberufe Hamburg

Speech therapist

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Location of the training provider

Hamburg

Duration

3 years

State recognition

Yes

Type of training/education

Academic and practical

Details

The training comprises 3,170 theoretical and practical hours at the vocational school and 1,230 practical hours in a hospital or laboratory.

Training allowance

A remuneration is paid during the training:

  • 1st year 1.065 euro
  • 2nd year 1.125 euro
  • 3rd year 1.222 euro

What are my activities in this job?

Speech therapists assess and treat deficiencies in language, speech, vocals, swallowing and hearing, if these are speech-related. They make diagnoses and provide treatment and consultation for patients and relatives.

Treatment is provided using speech therapy methods such as breathing and relaxation exercises. Speech therapists work closely together with doctors and administer treatment according to doctors’ orders.

QUALIFICATION: Speech therapist

Where can I work?

Speech therapists can work in specialised clinics for hearing, voice and language disorders, specialist ear, nose and throat practices, neurology, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals or can work on an independent basis.

What requirements must I meet?

  • General (or subject-related) university entrance qualification or
  • Secondary school certificate or
  • First general education school leaving certificate and a completed two-year course of training/ education

How much will the training cost?

Subject to certain costs, such as material or examination fees.

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Gesundheitsberufe Hamburg

Hearing aid acoustician

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Location of the training provider

Hamburg

Duration

3 years

State recognition

Yes

Type of training/education

Dual training: Academic and practical

SPECIALS

Training allowance

A training wage is paid that increases for each year of training.

What are my activities in this job?

Thanks to highly sensitive electronics and sophisticated measuring methods, you succeed in compensating for damage or weaknesses in the sensitive sensory organ ear. You adjust hearing systems electro-acoustically and individually, because the degree of hearing loss and the needs of your customers are very different. To ensure that you hit the right note for everyone, you determine the hearing ability with the help of the most modern measuring technology. The highest level of craftsmanship and precision is also required when making earmoulds. You make each one to fit exactly, because the shape and the exact fit are crucial. You are familiar with computer programmes for fine-tuning hearing systems.

Your craftsmanship and technical perfection will lead you to success as a trained hearing care professional. Interpersonal contact is also an important aspect of your job. In personal consultations, you build trust with your customers by addressing their problems, showing empathy and providing them with competent advice. You need both technical and human sensitivity.

Where can I work?

Hearing aid acousticians work primarily for hearing aid acoustics practices.

What requirements must I meet?

  • Intermediate school-leaving certificate
  • A careful and precise manner of working is desirable
  • Manual dexterity
  • Empathy and sensitivity for dealing with customers

How much will the training cost?

There are no costs.

Do you want to know more?