It is not possible to take the examinations for the "SVMB Medical Team Leader" training course in a language other than German. The examination area is the whole of German-speaking Switzerland and the examination language is exclusively German (regulations Art. 12. 2).

The "Medical Team Leader SVMB" diploma examination does not consist of a final examination, as is often the case, but is considered passed if you have acquired all four compulsory module qualifications. You receive this qualification after each module with a corresponding module examination, which is taken in writing and lasts between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the subject. All four modules (personnel management, practice management, accounting and quality management in the medical practice) are graded with equal weighting and result in the average diploma grade.

After completing the course and passing all four module examinations, you will be awarded the SVMB diploma (Swiss Association of Medical Vocational Schools) "SVMB Medical Team Leader" or "SVMB Medical Team Leader".

Persons who hold a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training in the following professions are admitted to the module examinations of the "Medical Team Leader SVMB" course: Medical Practice Assistant (MPA), Veterinary Practice Assistant (TPA), Dental Assistant (DA), a Medical Assistant Diploma DVSA or other equivalent training at upper-secondary level in the healthcare sector. Persons with a degree at continuing education and training / tertiary level for the following professions are also admitted: Nursing specialist CHE. An additional requirement for all professions is at least two years of vocational education and training (VET) in a medical practice or medical organization. This can be 100% in a medical organization or a correspondingly longer professional experience with a lower workload after completing basic training. Admission must be clarified at the time of registration.

The start dates of the continuing education, further training "Medical Team Leader SVMB" vary depending on the training provider. Some schools allow you to start with any module, giving you four start dates per year. At other schools, you can only start twice a year.