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Program Overview

The Logopädieausbildung (Logopedics Training Program) at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin is a comprehensive training program designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to become a logopedist. The program has a long tradition, dating back to 1962 when it was founded as a state-run teaching institution for logopedists at the Free University of Berlin.

Program Structure

The program is divided into theoretical and practical components, which are closely intertwined and coordinated. The theoretical component covers a wide range of subjects, including:

• Anatomie und Physiologie (Anatomy and Physiology)
• Aphasiologie (Aphasiology)
• Audiologie und Pädaudiologie (Audiology and Pediatric Audiology)
• Berufs-, Gesetzes- und Staatsbürgerkunde (Professional, Legal, and Civic Education)
• Elektro- und Hörgeräteakustik (Electroacoustics and Hearing Aid Acoustics)
• Hals-, Nasen-, Ohren-Heilkunde (Otorhinolaryngology)
• Kieferorthopädie und Kieferchirurgie (Orthodontics and Oral Surgery)
• Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
• Logopädie (Logopedics)
• Neurologie und Psychiatrie (Neurology and Psychiatry)
• Pädagogik und Sonderpädagogik (Pedagogy and Special Education)
• Pädiatrie und Neuropädiatrie (Pediatrics and Neonatology)
• Pathologie (Pathology)
• Phonetik/Linguistik (Phonetics/Linguistics)
• Phoniatrie (Phoniatrics)
• Psychologie und klinische Psychologie (Psychology and Clinical Psychology)
• Schwerhörigen- und Gehörlosenpädagogik (Education for the Hearing Impaired and Deaf)
• Soziologie (Sociology)
• Stimmbildung und Sprecherziehung (Voice Training and Speech Education)

Practical Training

The practical component of the program involves working with patients who have speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Students will learn to assess and treat a wide range of communication disorders, including speech and language development disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a good command of German (level C1 or higher for non-native speakers)
• Have a good middle school diploma, a vocational diploma, or a general higher education entrance qualification
• Have a healthy, robust voice and basic musical skills (e.g., ability to sing in tune, sense of rhythm)
• Have completed a minimum of 2 weeks (60 hours) of practical training in the field of logopedics
• Have a phoniatric certificate (not older than 2 years) that assesses their vocal suitability and stress tolerance for the profession
• Have a medical certificate confirming their physical and mental fitness for the training program

Benefits

The program offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training and supervision by experienced instructors
• A diverse range of clinical settings and patient populations
• Opportunities for professional development and networking
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A strong sense of community and camaraderie among students and instructors

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Start date: October 1st of each year
• Working hours: 38.5 hours per week
• Vacation time: 30 days per year
• Salary: based on the TVAöD (Tarifvertrag für Auszubildende) with annual increases
• Additional benefits: annual bonus, retirement plan, and other perks

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can expect excellent career prospects in a range of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private practices. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to become a competent and confident logopedist.