The vocational school for occupational therapy in Vilshofen, Bavaria, known as BEN for short, was founded in 1995 and trains up to 60 young people and adults to become occupational therapists every year!

At our school, we place particular emphasis on warmth and good cooperation. Theory and practice are taught in equal measure in a family-like environment.

The job description of an occupational therapist can best be described as a “problem solver for everyday life.” Occupational therapists support people who, due to physical, mental, or psychological limitations, are no longer able to cope with their daily tasks. Using assessments, observations, and special measurement methods, occupational therapists analyze the challenges patients face in everyday life and where targ ...