Training
Medical training in Vevey at CMGV
We offer a structured environment for training:
We ensure the transfer of diverse, high-quality skills.
Medical assistant training in Vevey
We simultaneously train three medical assistant apprentices. This approach enables the more experienced apprentices to support and guide the novices. We also welcome apprentices from recognized private schools, such as Médica, Minerva and EPSIC , for an enriching integration into our center. Our entire team of medical assistants actively participates in training, under the supervision of experienced company trainers to ensure high-quality instruction.
Skills and experience acquired during medical assistant training at Centre médical Gare de Vevey
- Comprehensive, diversified training: During their medical training in Vevey, our apprentices gain practical experience in a wide range of fields, thanks to our extensive patient base. They acquire skills in radiology, laboratory, nursing in collaboration with our nursing staff, and administration with our secretariat. As a result, our apprentices are well prepared to deal with both adult and paediatric patients.
- Interdisciplinarity: Working at the Centre médical Gare de Vevey means being part of a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors and medical secretaries, for a training experience rich in interaction and learning.
- Mentoring and mutual support: By training several apprentices simultaneously, we encourage mentoring. More experienced apprentices provide direct support to newcomers, reinforcing team spirit and collaborative learning.
- Up-to-date in-house training: Our apprentices take part in the same in-house training courses as the rest of the team, ensuring they have up-to-date skills and can adapt quickly to developments in the medical field.
- Assistance with complete patient care: Apprentices assist our team in every stage of care, from auscultation to radiology to treatment, offering a complete experience of the care pathway.
This medical training program in Vevey provides medical assistant apprentices at the Centre médical Gare de Vevey with valuable and comprehensive experience, preparing them for their future careers in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
Testimonials on medical assistant training at CMGV in the canton of Vaud
- “The CMGV allowed me to train as a medical assistant in a caring and professional environment. It helped me gain confidence and self-assurance in the healthcare field.” Lena, currently in training at CMGV.
- “In this center, I have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and discover many more professions than in a solo practice.” Loïse, currently training at CMGV.
- “Working at the CMGV has allowed me to develop a variety of care skills and to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment with various professionals” Margot, who completed her training at the CMGV.
Compulsory internship for HES nursing students and APS (Année Propédeutique Santé) candidates.
The Centre médical Gare de Vevey welcomes student nurses for their compulsory practical training. In collaboration with the schools HESAV and La Source, our team includes a qualified practitioner trainer (PT), dedicated to supervising and training trainees for an enriching, hands-on nursing experience.
Skills and experience acquired during the compulsory nursing internship at the Centre médical Gare in Vevey
Specific nursing services :
- Chronic and acute wound care
- Plasters
- Infusions
- Therapeutic education
- Multidisciplinary work
Adult medical duty station :
- Patient assessment with the Swiss Triage Scale (EST)
- Patient set-up
- Nursing history and clinical assessment
- Internal patient flow management and external redirection
- Collaboration with physicians, medical assistants and medical secretaries
- Monitoring patient care with participation in care
- dministration of medicines, vaccines, etc.
At CMGV, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills by putting the theory you learn in class into practice in a variety of real-life situations. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll benefit from their expertise and advice to help you progress every day. Here, training goes beyond the conventional: you’ll be encouraged to think critically, take initiative and push your limits.
Versatility is essential: with assignments including ambulance transfers and varied medical care, you’ll be prepared to handle a wide range of situations.
Testimonial about the compulsory nursing internship at CMGV
- “The team is great! I felt welcomed from day one. I discovered real multidisciplinary teamwork, where everyone helps each other out and collaborates effectively. What I particularly appreciated was the division of tasks between medical assistants, nurses and even secretaries. A real synergy at the service of patients.” Josselyn, currently in training at CMGV.
Training as an assistant physician in general internal medicine (MIG)
The Centre médical Gare de Vevey offers up to one year of training in general internal medicine for assistant physicians. We favor a personalized approach, with only one physician assistant at a time, and support that encourages autonomy. You will receive continuous supervision, 7 days a week, and your assistantship will be recognized by the IFSM as training in ambulatory medicine. We also offer part-time options, tailored to the needs of individual practitioners.
In partnership with Unisanté, our center welcomes students in their 6ᵉ year of medicine for one-month observation placements, offering a first immersion in outpatient medical practice.
Skills and experience gained during assistant physician training at the Centre médical Gare in Vevey
Interdisciplinarity: You’ll learn to collaborate with nurses, medical assistants and medical secretaries, for a rewarding teamwork experience
Multidisciplinarity in primary care: You will develop expertise in general medicine through practical training in the following areas:
- Medical emergencies: You’ll learn to interpret X-rays and laboratory results to provide fast and efficient patient care.
- Traumatology: You’ll perform fracture reductions, apply cast placement, and carry out other essential trauma care procedures.
- Minor surgery: You will be trained in suturing, incision and drainage, and abscess treatment to master the basics of minor surgery.
During this medical training in Vevey, our flexible approach adapts to your needs, with the possibility of working part-time. Join us for a training course where every day offers an opportunity to learn, progress and actively contribute to quality care.
Testimonials on training as a physician assistant at CMGV
- “Wonderful experience with the nursing, administrative and medical staff. Everyone is friendly and caring.” Judith, currently in training at CMGV.
- “These six months of training to become a general practitioner have helped me refine my interest in primary care medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration. Between the hospital and the practice, the duty station at the Centre médical Gare de Vevey offered me a rich and varied working and training environment, encouraging autonomy in my work while ensuring personalized support and follow-up.” Alice, who completed her training at CMGV.
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