Respiratory therapist: training, further training, overview of providers
Respiratory therapist training - an interesting profession in the health sector
Questions and answers
How long does it take to train as a respiratory therapist?
Training as a respiratory therapist is part of complementary therapy. The method training usually takes around 3 years. Anyone seeking a federal AFPE qualification as a complementary therapist in the method of respiratory therapy must also complete the Tronc Commun and an internship as well as specialist supervision in addition to the KT industry certificate in the method.
What can you do after training as a respiratory therapist?
Anyone who has completed the approximately three-year extra-occupational respiratory therapist training must complete an internship and a so-called "Tronc Commun" (natural science, social science, profession-specific basics) in addition to the training in the respiratory therapy method in order to obtain the industry certificate in complementary therapy. After subsequent professional practice with accompanying supervision, the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Complementary Therapy with a federal diploma can be taken.
What is reflective breathing therapy?
Reflective respiratory therapy regulates breathing involuntarily, thereby influencing various bodily functions. Reflective respiratory therapy (RAT) can make a significant contribution to alleviating the symptoms of COPD and emphysema. The therapy uses targeted stimuli to influence the shape of the respiratory movement. Nerve control is stimulated by means of temperature, pressure and stretching stimuli across the fibers of the musculature at tendon attachments, on the periosteum (periosteum) and at special respiratory stimulation points. This leads to an involuntary positive influence on the shape of the breath, which can be consciously perceived by the patient.
What is respiratory therapy physiotherapy and when is it used?
Respiratory therapy includes exercises and techniques that make it easier for patients to breathe and promote conscious body awareness. It is a branch of physiotherapy and is used, for example, for patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or Long Covid. Respiratory therapy therefore helps with breathing difficulties and lung diseases.
Erfahrungen, Bewertungen und Meinungen zur Ausbildung / Weiterbildung
Haven't found the right training or further education yet? Benefit from educational advice now!
Further training is not only important in order to maintain or increase professional attractiveness, investing in training or further training is still the most efficient way to increase the chances of a pay rise.
The Swiss education system offers a wide range of individual training and further education opportunities - depending on your personal level of education, professional experience and educational goals.
Choosing the right educational offer is not easy for many prospective students.
Which training and further education is the right one for my path?
Our education advisory team will guide you through the "education jungle", providing specific input and relevant background information to help you choose the right offer.
Your advantages:
You will receive
- Suggestions for suitable courses, seminars or training programs based on the information you provide in the questionnaire
- An overview of the different levels and types of education
- Information about the Swiss education system
We offer our educational counseling in the following languages on request: French, Italian, English
Register now and concretize your training plans.

Sofort zur richtigen Weiterbildung
Attraktive Services für Swisscom Mitarbeitende
Kostenlose Services
» Bildungsberatung (Wert: CHF 150.–)
Bildungs- und Businessratgeber (Wert: CHF 175.–)
» Rabatte
Attraktive Rabattierungen seitens der Bildungsanbieter.
» Massgeschneiderte Bildungsangebote
Ohne grossen Zeitaufwand den besten Trainer, Coach oder Schulungsanbieter finden
Bildungsangebot Schweiz
Aus über 700 Bildungsanbietern das richtige Bildungsangebot finden