The Course of the State Examination for a Physiotherapist in the German School System

Abstract

Physiotherapy belongs to medic competitions, which consist in providing comprehensive health services in the field of rehabilitation, prevention and restoration of health. In the German system of education, getting a physiotherapist's profession is possible as a result of completing a three-year university or vocational school and passing the state examination. In addition, the student is required to perform a number of oral and written examinations. The state exam is practical and is based on two case studies – rehabilitation with the patient.