What are the main disadvantages of massage training?

After completing the massage training, you will be able to apply classic massages or other massage techniques for mental and physical muscle tension. This enables you to start therapeutic work. You will promote personal health, treat pain and prevent problems.

The main disadvantages of massage training are

  1. The qualification following massage training is not federal. However, training in basic medical principles that complies with the regulations of the organizations of the world of work (OdA) is a building block on the way to the federal final examination as a medical masseur (OdA MM). Find out more about the course, the qualification and the associated career opportunities (e.g. EMR recognition for billing health insurance companies).
  2. At certificate level, the course content and admission requirements are generally not regulated and can be determined autonomously by the schools. However, the OdA, the Swiss Association for Natural Healing (SVNH) and the Swiss Association for Medical Massage (SVMM) have clear regulations and certified training quality.
  3. Training usually takes place alongside work and usually lasts at least two to three years for a diploma course (three to four years for the federal certificate). Good time management between work, study and leisure is important during the training.
  4. Even after completing the massage training, the learning does not stop: If you want to work as a qualified massage therapist, you ideally need the Federal Professional Examination (as a medical masseur/medical masseuse) in addition to your training. By the way: Only those who complete the entire training as a preparatory course for the Federal Professional Examination, including the federal examination, can benefit from federal subsidies.
  5. Depending on the institution, working hours may be independent or irregular and may include evening and weekend shifts.

 

Graduates work as self-employed or employed massage therapists. The basic medical knowledge ensures that the various forms of therapy are recognized by the health insurance companies and guarantees responsible professional practice.

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