FAQ
Questions about the SeminarZentrum
What is the SeminarZentrum für medizinische Berufe?
A Berlin training centre for career changers, medical staff and doctors, founded in 2010 by Cornelia Görs. The focus is on personal support and small groups of at most 12 participants.
Who can take part?
Career changers as well as medical assistants, nurses, medical technologists and doctors.
What does the SeminarZentrum offer?
On-site and online courses: one-day seminars and multi-day programmes following the curricula of the German Medical Association (BÄK). On request also in-house training and practice inspections with training.
Are the courses recognised by the medical association?
Some are: further training in outpatient surgery, outpatient anaesthesia, training officer for medical assistants and the expert course in reprocessing of medical devices are recognised by the Berlin Medical Association (Ärztekammer Berlin). All courses follow BÄK curricula and the requirements of specialist societies such as DGSV and KRINKO.
Why do experienced staff need refreshers?
Legal and normative requirements call for regular refreshers, including the quality management guideline (QM-RL) of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) and RKI/KRINKO recommendations.
Where are the courses held and how do I get there?
At the Ärztehaus Schönhauser Allee, Schönhauser Allee 118, building C, ground floor, 10437 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg, right by S-Bahn and U-Bahn Schönhauser Allee (Ringbahn) and the tram. Paid parking nearby and in local car parks. Online courses run on Zoom.
When do courses take place?
On-site courses usually Wednesday to Friday, online courses mostly on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
How long are the courses?
Usually 3 hours online (4 teaching units), 5 hours for one-day courses (6 units) and 7 hours per day for three-day courses (8 units). BÄK-curriculum programmes comprise 24 to 120 units. One teaching unit is 45 minutes.
How much do the courses cost?
Online sessions €50 to €80, half-day courses €85 to €150, three-day courses €450 to €480. Further training in outpatient surgery (BÄK) costs €1,850 including module 9. Handout, materials, drinks and snacks are included.
How do I register?
Through the programme on seminarzentrum-mb.de; each date has its own registration page. Questions: +49 30 47 37 04 74 or info@seminar-mb.de.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. After successful participation, and for some courses after a written exam, every participant receives a certificate or certificate of attendance.
Which courses cover reprocessing of medical devices?
The three-day expert course (recognised by Ärztekammer Berlin), on-site and online refreshers, and online courses on flexible endoscopes (per DGSV) and ultrasound probes (per KRINKO annex 8).
Does the SeminarZentrum offer in-house training?
Yes. Medical and dental practices, care homes, hospitals and other medical facilities can request in-house training. Content, dates and scope are agreed individually.
Which language are the courses taught in?
German. Participants should be able to follow specialist German.