Theoretical training
Training to become a state-recognised nursing specialist lasts three years and comprises at least 2,400 teaching hours. It ends with a state examination consisting of a practical, written and oral part.
During the training programme, theory and practice alternate in blocks of several weeks. Lessons are organised in learning situations. Learning situations structure the lessons as a thematic unit and represent professional action situations of a nursing specialist.
1.
Year of training
Care for people of all ages with a low to medium degree of care dependency in various care areas
2.
Year of training
Care for people of all ages with a medium degree of care dependency in various care areas
3.
Year of training
Care for people of all ages with a high degree of care dependency and complex situations
The content of the training programme focuses on:
Plan, implement and assess care and health-promoting measures independently and individually
Counselling, training and instructing people in need of care of all ages and their relatives
Working in a team and with other professional groups
Dealing professionally with difficult care situations
Participating in therapeutic and diagnostic measures
Learn situations make it possible to deal with professional problem situations and action-orientated problem-solving processes. In addition, there are the overarching learning areas of German/communication, English/communication, politics and religion.
Practical training
The practical training comprises at least 2500 hours, which the trainees complete in various areas of nursing care. After an orientation placement at the practical training organisation, which can be a retirement home, an outpatient service or a hospital, the following areas are covered
Acute care (400 hours)
Outpatient care (400 hours)
inpatient long-term care (400 hours)
paediatrics (120 hours) and
psychiatry (120 hours)
as compulsory assignments. The assignments are planned by the school in consultation with the practical training organisation.
The trainee must be supervised by a trained practical instructor for at least 10% of the working time during each placement. The practical curriculum drawn up jointly by the company and the school serves as the basis for this.
Admission requirements
The following requirements are necessary for training as a nursing specialist:
School-leaving certificate
at least an extended secondary school leaving certificate
or
a lower secondary school leaving certificate after the ninth grade and a completed apprenticeship (at least 2 years) in another field
Language level
Very good B2 level in German, C1 is preferred
In addition, a medical certificate of medical fitness no more than three months old and an official certificate of good conduct, also no more than three months old, must be presented at the start of training.
Costs/support options
The training is financed via a pay-as-you-go system by all stakeholders in the care sector, the state of Lower Saxony and the care insurance funds. It is therefore free of charge for the trainee.
Application documents
We require the following documents to process your application:
- a cover letter
- a complete, signed curriculum vitae
- a copy of your school leaving certificate
If available:
Proof of internships already completed
internships
a copy of the practical training contract
a copy of the certificate/certificate of vocational training already
completed vocational training