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Technical college – geriatric nursing assistance

  • Proof of vocational qualification or an equivalent educational qualification,
  • the submission of a training contract
  • a medical certificate clearly stating that the applicant is medically fit to practise the profession. This certificate may only be applied for in February.
  • Completion of the 16th year of life
  • Admission to the vocational school is only granted if both a training contract and a current medical certificate of health suitability for the school’s profession have been submitted by July 15 of the respective year at the latest.

“State-certified geriatric nursing assistant”

  • Full-time: 1 year with integrated practical training and 120 hours of external work placement.
  • A training allowance is paid.

Teaching at the vocational school for geriatric nursing – specializing in geriatric nursing assistance comprises the following learning modules:

  • Entering the geriatric nursing profession
  • Caring for the elderly in a person- and situation-oriented manner
  • Caring for elderly people with dementia and gerontopsychiatric disorders
  • Instruct, advise and hold discussions
  • Supporting older people in shaping their lives
  • Planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating care for the elderly
  • Participate in medical diagnostics and therapy
  • Exploring anthropological-social aspects of elderly care in a religious perspective
  • Region-specific learning module
  • Nursing homes
  • Nursing homes
  • Day care centers for the elderly
  • Social stations
  • Hospitals
    et al.

Attendance of the 2-year, shortened generalist nursing training with the qualification “Pflegefachfrau/- mann” / “AltenpflegerIn” or “Gesundheits- und KinderkrankenpflegerIn”.

The final examination to become a geriatric care assistant takes place in written, practical and oral form.

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