Funding for Continuing Education for Psychotherapists
Berlin, November 8, 2024 – The federal government is providing €50 million for continuing education for psychotherapists. The funds are intended to enable therapists to acquire the necessary qualifications to provide psychotherapeutic care in accordance with the latest scientific findings.
The funding is part of the “Psychotherapeutengesetz” (Psychotherapist Act), which came into force in 2020. The law stipulates that psychotherapists must continuously update their knowledge and skills through continuing education.
The funds will be used to finance a variety of continuing education measures, such as seminars, workshops, and online courses. The Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) will provide further details on the funding guidelines in the coming months.
“The funding for continuing education is an important step towards ensuring that psychotherapeutic care is provided in accordance with the latest scientific findings,” said Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach. “This is essential for the quality of patient care.”
The German Psychotherapist Association (DPtV) welcomed the funding. “This is a clear sign that the federal government is committed to improving the quality of psychotherapeutic care,” said DPtV President Dagmar Kückelhaus.
The funding for continuing education is part of a larger package of measures to strengthen the mental health care system in Germany. The federal government is also investing in the expansion of psychotherapeutic care and the training of new psychotherapists.
Finanzierung der Weiterbildung für Psychotherapeuten
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