What does a Hand Therapist do?

You treat injured or diseased hands with targeted therapy.

What education does Hand Therapist require?

College of Higher Education (36 months)

How much does a Hand Therapist earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 62'000 per year (approximate).

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Hand Therapist

Health & Medicine

Hand therapists treat the human hand after an accident, operation or chronic illness. Customised therapies can include sensitivity, strength and functional training, pain-reducing measures, electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy, oedema treatment (decongestant measures) and scar treatment. In addition, customised splints are produced and, if necessary, aids are adapted.

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 62'000

CHF 5'167/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 80'600

CHF 6'717/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelCollege of Higher Education

Duration36 months

Your path to Hand Therapist

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Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Basic training first

3–4 years

Work Experience

Gain experience

1–2 years

College of Higher Education

Advanced specialization

2–3 years

Career Start

HF Diploma

Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands5/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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