Apprenticeship Orthoptist

Orthoptists work in specialized departments at eye clinics, in hospitals, in neurological clinics or with established ophthalmologists. They also work at early intervention centers, rehabilitation facilities and institutions for the blind and visually impaired. During your training with us, you will gain practical experience early on and be able to take on tasks independently. You can expect a practice-oriented and structured training concept in which we ensure a balanced mix of practical and theoretical components on a daily basis. Our experienced practical instructors and teachers will provide you with intensive support in small classes during both practical and theoretical lessons, and in the specialized subjects you will be taught by the specialist physicians of the eye clinic. And in your practical training you will learn from a dedicated interdisciplinary team what matters in the work of an orthoptist. Through assignments in the various departments of the eye clinic as well as in an ophthalmology practice and a neurorehabilitation clinic, you will be optimally prepared for the diverse tasks of an orthoptist. Among other things, you will learn how to assist in the prevention, examination and treatment of disorders of the single eye and disorders in the interaction of both eyes, and how to diagnose visual disorders and strabismus in cooperation with ophthalmologists and initiate appropriate treatment measures.

Assisting in the prevention, examination and treatment of disorders of the single eye and disorders in the interaction of both eyes; Diagnosing visual disorders and strabismus in cooperation with ophthalmologists; Initiating appropriate treatment measures

At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Realabschluss), university entrance qualification (Abitur) desirable; Medical fitness to practice the profession, in particular no restrictions in binocular vision (a fitness examination/certificate is not required in advance, this is carried out as part of the selection procedure for the training); Interest in medical devices and modern technologies; Empathy and communication skills as well as a precise and structured way of working