Nursing Care Assistant, Full-Time Training Programme (18 Months)

The nursing care assistant programme lasts 18 months full time and can take up to 36 months part time. Recognised vocational qualifications or relevant prior experience may shorten the programme by up to one third. It includes 1,050 hours of theoretical and practical instruction and 1,280 hours of practical training. The programme includes mandatory placements in residential long-term care, outpatient care, inpatient acute care and other nursing settings, followed by written, oral and practical examinations.

Support people in maintaining their independence and shaping their daily lives. Carry out nursing measures in different care settings. Plan and deliver health promotion and prevention activities. Observe, document and contribute to nursing processes. Apply professional communication and relationship-building skills. Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic measures. Apply hygiene and quality standards safely. Consider legal, ethical and professional frameworks. Use digital documentation and communication systems. Work as part of an interprofessional team.

For admission, you need a lower secondary school certificate or equivalent qualification, or a successfully completed vocational qualification, as well as a training contract with a provider of practical training. Under certain conditions, admission is also possible without these school qualifications if the nursing school gives a positive assessment of your prospects of completing the programme and passing the state examination. You need to be medically fit for the profession and have sufficient German language skills. You should have a strong interest in working with people and be willing to take responsibility and work as part of a team. Personal reliability is important for the role, and an extended certificate of good conduct is required. Further evidence is required for practical training, especially proof of sufficient vaccination protection. Different or additional state regulations may apply.

Classroom teaching in modern rooms. Digital learning platforms. Guided self-study phases. Project- and case-based learning. Competence and skills training. Digital teaching and learning media. Practical reflection sessions and learning support. Pathway into training as a nursing professional. The possibility of shortening the programme under the applicable legal provisions. Further training to become a practice instructor for nursing care assistants. Specialisation and professional development opportunities in nursing. Progression to more responsible duties within nursing care teams.