Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 90'600 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 91'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 109'327 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 102'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 112'954 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Berater/in für respiratorische Erkrankungen BP
You advise patients with respiratory conditions and support their independence.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Professionals support patients with respiratory conditions during therapy. They train family members and improve overall quality of life.
Respiratory conditions affect many people every day. As Berater/in für respiratorische Erkrankungen BP, you combine medical knowledge with personal care. You inform patients and family members. You train them in self-therapy at home. You also support treatment adherence. This strengthens patient autonomy and eases the burden on the healthcare system.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Beraterin Hypothekarfinanzierungen. Based on 141 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 101'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 92'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 104'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 105'337 | 14 |
| Vaud | CHF 100'500 | 22 |
| Zurich | CHF 99'600 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 95'000 | 121 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berater/in für respiratorische Erkrankungen mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Ca. 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time route takes about 1 year. It provides the necessary qualifications through modules and practical experience.
Typical training path
Berater/in für respiratorische Erkrankungen mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Diplom als Pflegefachmann/-frau HF/FH, Physiotherapeut/in FH, Ergotherapeut/in FH or equivalent certificate and at least 2 years of practice in this profession (min. 40% workload)
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis as Fachmann/-frau Gesundheit EFZ, Medizinische/r Praxisassistent/in EFZ or equivalent certificate and at least 4 years of professional practice (min. 40% workload)
Requirements
- strong communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have an equivalent health diploma and the required practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Respiratory expertise
- Communication skills
- Consulting skills
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in the consultation room. You explain the correct use of an inhaler step by step. You discuss daily life with the patient. You adapt the therapy plan to her personal needs.
- You analyze the medical conditions. You develop individual treatment strategies.
- You instruct patients on the correct use of home therapy devices.
- You train asthma patients on how to handle acute symptoms.
- You support family members in providing therapy at home.
- You lead exchange groups for patients and their families.
- You monitor medication administration for highly infectious diseases.
- You promote self-responsibility and strengthen quality of life.
Working conditions
You work in altitude clinics, lung practices, and hospitals with specialized departments. You also work for cantonal lung associations, Spitex services, or health organizations.
Where to learn
- Lungenliga SchweizChutzenstr. 10, 3007 Bern
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für PneumologieReinacherstrasse 131, 4053 Basel
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Pädiatrische Pneumologie Sekretariat SGPP Luzerner Kantonsspital Spitalstr.6000 Luzern
Strengths
- Respiratory expertise
- Communication skills
- Consulting skills
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Infection risk
- Emotional strain
- Responsibility
- Mandatory training
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