Activation specialist: training, schools, checklists, questions and answers

After successfully completing their continuing education, activation specialists are awarded the federally recognized title of "Certified Activation Specialist CHE".

Activation specialists work with elderly, disabled or sick people (adults), contributing to an improved quality of life through activation therapies and an active approach to everyday life. As an activation specialist CHE, you will find employment in care facilities and retirement homes, in homes for the disabled and day homes, in psychiatric facilities, geriatric departments and special clinics.

During your studies at the College of Higher Education (CHE) to become an activation specialist, you will not only receive theoretical training in the classroom, but will also apply what you have learned in practice. You will be paid for your working hours. However, as the CHE activation course is a full-time course, it is not possible, or only possible to a very limited extent, to pursue other employment.

Training to become an activation specialist CHE is a continuing education, further training course at a College of Higher Education (CHE) that requires a qualification at upper-secondary level. This means that prospective students must have a Matura, a Specialized School Certificate (Diplommittelschule) or a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training from an apprenticeship lasting at least three years before they can start training in activation.

An activation specialist CHE promotes people's quality of life through targeted activation and occupation.

He often works with elderly or disabled people in institutions.

Typical tasks:

• Planning and implementation of activation programs
• Promotion of social and cognitive skills
• Care and support for clients
• Cooperation with nursing staff

Conclusion:
The activity is strongly focused on care, activation and quality of life.

There is no actual entrance examination to pass in order to be admitted to a College of Higher Education to train as an activation specialist CHE.

However, there is an admission procedure to go through.

This can vary depending on the school, but it tests the personal motivation, commitment and social skills of the candidates in the form of group and individual interviews.

More detailed information on this admission procedure can be obtained directly from the schools.