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Your apprenticeship as a Medizinische Praxisassistentin/-assistent (MPA) EFZ

As a Medizinische Praxisassistentin oder Medizinischer Praxisassistent EFZ, you will play a key role as a hub in a hospital outpatient clinic. You will welcome patients, coordinate appointments, carry out administrative tasks and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as taking blood samples or changing dressings. You will complete the majority of your MPA apprenticeship directly at Zuger Kantonsspital in Baar.

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Your responsibilities as a MPA

  • Welcoming and looking after patients
  • Arranging and coordinating appointments
  • Handling enquiries and maintaining records
  • Assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, e.g. taking blood samples, measuring blood pressure, changing dressings

     

What you’ll need

  • Completed Sekundarstufe I
  • Good command of English and German
  • Enjoy working with people and demonstrate empathy
  • Ability to work in a team and strong organisational skills
  • Interest in medicine and technology
  • Independence, reliability and a sense of responsibility
  • Attention to cleanliness and hygiene
  • No hypersensitivity to medicines or chemical solutions

     

How your training will proceed

  • A 3-year apprenticeship, starting each August, leading to a eidgenössischem Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
  • Practical training mainly at Zuger Kantonsspital in Baar, with placements in various outpatient clinics and the radiology department
  • Two work placements of 3 to 6 months each in a GP practice
  • Vocational school at FREIS’S Schools Lucerne: 2 days a week in the 1st year of the apprenticeship, 1–2 days in the 2nd year, 1 day in the 3rd year
  • Bilingual teaching (German/English) available

     

Your prospects after your apprenticeship

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does the apprenticeship as a Medizinische Praxisassistentin EFZ last?

The MPA-apprenticeship lasts three years and leads to the eidgenössischen Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ). It starts in August each year.

Do I need any prior medical knowledge to start the MPA-apprenticeship?

No. What’s important is that you enjoy working with people, have an interest in medicine and technology, and have completed Sekundarstufe I.You’ll learn the technical aspects during your training.

Can I get a taste of the job before applying?

Yes, you can spend a day trying out the role of a medical practice assistant at Zuger Kantonsspital. You must be at least 14 years old to take part. (it’s also possible if you’re 13 years old but in the second year of Oberstufe).