Phyto-Expert Rheumatology

At the A.Vogel Phyto-Expert Rheumatology Day, professionals from pharmacies and drugstores delve into the musculoskeletal system—from muscles and joints to rheumatic conditions.

Focus on Professional Skills and Practical Experience

The continuing education day is consistently focused on expanding professional competencies: practitioners deepen their knowledge, sharpen their diagnostic and counseling skills, and gain confidence in selecting phytotherapeutic approaches. Using case studies and typical customer scenarios, counseling situations at the counter are analyzed, discussed, and translated into actionable strategies.

Focus on Medicinal Plants

Zwei gelbe Arnikablüten (Arnica montana) im Sonnenlicht

Arnica montana

True Arnica

Harpagophytum procumbens

Devil's Claw

Boswellia serrata

Incense

Capsicum frutescens

Chili

Urtica dioica

Stinging nettle

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey

Salix species

Pasture

Daily Schedule

  • Welcome and Introduction
    - Presentation of the A.Vogel Philosophy
  • Grundlagen des Bewegungsapparates
    - Anatomische und funktionelle Zusammenhänge
    - Basis für eine gezielte phytotherapeutische Beratung
  • Phytotherapie bei rheumatischen Beschwerden
    - Wirkprinzipien und Indikationen
    - Evidenzbasierte Anwendungen bewährter Heilpflanzen
  • Praxis: Beratungsgespräch & Fallbeispiele
    - Anwendung des Gelernten in Beratungssituationen
    - Austausch zu typischen Praxisfällen
  • Deepening Professional Expertise
    - Expanding knowledge of medicinal plants and their mechanisms of action
  • Verkaufstrainingsmodul
    - Erfolgreiche Produktplatzierung
    - Überzeugende Argumentation im Beratungsgespräch
  • Abschluss
    - Kompetenznachweis
    - Feedbackrunde und Zertifikatsvergabe

Event Details

Dienstag, 16. November 2027
09.00 - ca. 16.30 h

ARTE Seminar and Conference Hotel
Riggenbachstrasse 10
4600 Olten

Registration Deadline

October 15, 2027

Registration Fee

140 CHF (including meals and course materials)

Target Audience

Qualified staff from pharmacies and drugstores who have completed basic training

Recognition

  • SDV Points: This continuing education course has been reviewed and recommended by the Association of Pharmacists. Participants will receive 4 SDV points.
  • FPH Credits: The FPH Offizin has reviewed and recommended this continuing education program. Participants will receive 50 FPH credits for continuing education and professional development.

Contact Person

Barbara Bussmann, Director of A.Vogel PhytoCampus
schulungen@avogel.ch

Speakers

Portrait: Christine Funke
Neuchâtel NE

Christine Funke

Federally Certified Pharmacist (FPH) in Community Pharmacy, FPH in Phytotherapy, Phytotherapist, Astromedicine Practitioner, Vocational School Teacher (HF ESD)

Baden, Inc.

Andreas Thueler, M.D.

Chief Physician, Department of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Cantonal Hospital

Roggwil, TG

Dr. Ramon Weishaupt

Medical Advisor at A.Vogel