Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapeut: Zulassung zur Staatlichen Prüfung beantragen

You have trained as a child and adolescent psychotherapist and would like to register for the state examination. You can find out more here.

Training in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy includes a state examination. You must apply in writing for admission to the examination. Proof that you have passed the examination is a prerequisite for licensure as a child and adolescent psychotherapist.

The application for admission to the psychotherapeutic examination must be accompanied by the following documents in the original or as a certified copy:

1. proof of identity
2. proof of higher education entrance qualification and, in the case of certificates obtained abroad, also the letter of recognition from the competent authority under state law
3. an overview of the coursework and examinations completed by the examination candidate in the Bachelor's degree program
4. the Bachelor's certificate and, if available, the statement that the professional requirements have been met
5. the notification of a degree equivalent to the Bachelor's degree, if no Bachelor's certificate according to number 4 is available
6. the overview of the coursework and examinations completed by the examination candidate in the Master's degree program
7. the Master's certificate, which certifies the successful completion of the Master's degree program in accordance with §§ 7 and 9 of the Psychotherapists Act

You can take the state examination if you have completed the corresponding Master's degree program.

You must register in writing for the state examination as a child and adolescent psychotherapist. To do so, use the prescribed form or, if available, the online application. Submit your application with the required documents to the relevant office.

The application must be received by the responsible office by December 10 in a winter semester or by May 10 in a summer semester. It can be submitted at the earliest six months before the next examination date, but not before the last semester of the Master's degree program.

• Contradiction

• State examination for child and adolescent psychotherapists Admission
• Training in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy includes a state examination.
• You must apply in writing for admission to the examination.
• Proof that you have passed the examination is a prerequisite for licensing as a child and adolescent psychotherapist.
• Competent authority: State Office for Health and Social Affairs (State Examination Office for Health Professions)

State Office for Health and Social Affairs (State Examination Office for Healthcare Professions)

• Forms / online services available: Yes
• Written form required: Yes
• Informal application possible: No
• Personal appearance necessary: No