Training as a Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Care)
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Training as a Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Care)
As a nursing assistant, you support qualified nursing staff in providing basic care for older people. You accompany and assist older adults in managing their everyday tasks.
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Alternating theory and practice
The training program lasts one year and ends with a state examination.
You will complete a total of 700 hours at school in block courses. The curriculum includes:
- Planning work and relationship processes
- Promoting and restoring health
- Supporting self-determined living and personal care
- Assisting with special care situations
You will also complete 850 hours of practical training in inpatient or outpatient geriatric care.
Training start date
01. September
Requirements
For the training program as a Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Care):
- Successful completion of lower secondary school
- Medical fitness
- Enjoy working with people
Funding
Our Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Care) training program is AZAV-certified and eligible for funding through the Federal Employment Agency.
Training duration
1 year
Qualification
State examination as a Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Care)
After passing the exam, you have the option to continue with the training program to become a Generalist Nurse (RN). In that case, the training period can be shortened from three years to two years.
Frequently asked questions
You can apply at any time.
Your training is delivered in block courses, meaning you spend about 3 weeks at school and then a few weeks at your placement. At the start of the program, you will receive a training plan showing how the theory and practical phases are scheduled.
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 15:30
Friday: 08:30 – 13:45
If you meet certain requirements, you can apply to the Government of Upper Franconia to have the Generalist Nurse (RN) program shortened.
We’ll be happy to help you with the application—just get in touch.
You can find more information here:
No. You do not pay school fees for either the generalist nursing program or the nursing assistant program.
You can find an overview of financial support during your training here:
Bavaria Portal | Vocational training – financial support
Our training programs to become a Generalist Nurse (RN) and a Nursing Assistant (Geriatric Care) are AZAV-certified and eligible for funding through the Federal Employment Agency. Please contact your employer or the Employment Agency responsible for you.
We support trainees with a migration background in learning German—both in class and in small study groups in the afternoons.
In learning support and reflection sessions, we work with our trainees to develop learning goals and strategies for finding solutions.
Our school social work team supports and advises trainees on any issues that could put their training at risk.
Application?
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