Knowledge test/aptitude test occupational therapy

1. Preparatory course for the knowledge test/aptitude test

The professional training in occupational therapy and thus also the preparatory course aim to promote professional competence. The curriculum and the resulting courses take this into account in formulated objectives.

The curriculum for the occupational therapy preparatory course defines the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the quality of the course.

The curriculum of the preparatory course is divided into four modules with corresponding action-oriented learning sequences.

The theoretical and practical courses of the preparatory course comprise 64 teaching units.

The dominant methods for achieving action competence are problem-oriented and self-determined learning within the framework of case discussions and practical exercises on various diagnostic methods, therapy planning and intervention approaches.

At the Academy of Health, the people being examined complete an 8-day preparatory course before their knowledge test/aptitude test. This course enables them to get to know each other and to go through all the topics relevant to the exam together. Taking the exam without a prior preparatory course is not recommended.

Dates and costs:

The next preparatory course will take place: 17.03. – 26.03.2025

Costs for the preparatory course:720€

The cost of the preparatory course includes all learning materials. Approximately 3-4 weeks before the course begins, participants will receive learning materials to prepare for the course. Being able to understand the content shown there is a prerequisite for taking part in the preparatory course and the subsequent exams. During the preparatory course, the people being examined will discuss all exam-relevant topics with the academy's teachers and practice them in practice. At the end of these 8 days, participants will be given permission to take the exam or, if necessary, be recommended to take further practice sequences. This is intended to give them a secure feeling for the upcoming exams.

2. Knowledge test (KP)/aptitude test

WITHAim of the knowledge test (KP) (general): “In the knowledge test, applicants must prove that they have the knowledge and skills required to practice the profession of occupational therapist.” (Brief description of the knowledge test, LaGeSo, 2024)

The CP usually includes an oral and a practical part:

2.1 Oral part of the KP

(maximum 60 minutes):

The oral examination covers the following subjects:

  • Professional and legal studies
  • Special pathology including diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative measures as well as psychosocial aspects
  • Basics of Occupational Therapy

2.2 Practical part of the KP

(max. 120 minutes in each area)

The practical examination is primarily carried out in the form of a simulation examination and covers the following content: The person to be examined has, with at least one and a maximum of three patients from the areas listed in Annex 1 Part B (psychosocial; motor-functional or neurophysiological/neuropsychological as well as occupational therapy area):

  • to obtain an occupational therapy diagnosis
  • to present a treatment plan and its implementation with the associated discussions and justifications in an examination interview and
  • to carry out occupational therapy treatment according to the treatment plan

Which of the above-mentioned examinations must be completed can be found in the corresponding deficit notice (delivery certificate) from the Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs.

Examinations may only be taken if the deficit notice/delivery certificate from the state office is available.

2.3 Dates for the examination:

The oral examinations will take place: from 27.03.2025
The practical exams will take place: from 07.04.2025

2.4 Costs for the examination:

oral exam: 200€
practical exam: 200€

The costs may change. The decision from the state office is the basis for calculating the fees. Register for the preparatory course and knowledge/aptitude test at qifk@gesundheit-akademie.de

3. Deadline 2025:


17.03.2025 – 26.03.2025 Preparatory course (8 days with 8UE each = 64 UE)
27.03.2025 – 28.03.2025 Oral Examination
07.04.2025 – 11.04.2025 Practical exam (simulation)
31.03.2025 – 11.04.2025 Practical examination (facilities) if applicable


For further information on the preparation course for the knowledge test/aptitude test, please contacthere.

If you are interested in a knowledge test, please use the following registration form .

Your contact person:
Mrs. R. Hübner