Team competence

Qualification of therapists at ISST

ISST Team – Education

University degree (usually 10-12 semesters) in the field of rehabilitation science with at least one specialisation relevant to rehabilitation and/or medical/dental studies with subsequent specialist training.

Following general training, non-medical practitioners complete 3 years of specialised training, work shadowing and supervised therapeutic work at ISST. Finally, the wide range of interdisciplinary specialist knowledge on diagnosis, therapy organisation and the practical implementation of therapy is demonstrated in a colloquium. Successful completion of the programme is confirmed by the award of the ISST Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy.

Special qualifications of ISST staff

Specialised knowledge of the application of diagnostic methods and diagnostic material
High level of communication and social skills to establish and maintain a trusting therapy situation
Regular further and advanced training in the areas of diagnosis and therapy
Knowledge of new developments in medical technology, especially in the field of rehabilitation
Comprehensive psychological knowledge of the psychological care of patients, optimisation of the therapist/patient relationship, to maintain motivation.
Ability to individualise therapeutic work, taking into account the respective abilities of the patients
Progressive diagnostic adjustment of effort and necessity for a needs-based therapy programme
Feedback for patients on the basis of a follow-up diagnosis
Cost-effective organisation of treatments
Internal and external co-operation: constructive exchange of experience with other experts
Flexible, time-based adjustment of treatment, spread over 6 days per week
Knowledge of medical and rehabilitation technology
Good written and spoken foreign language skills